7th May, 2012
SEMPORNA: Work to supply solar electricity to seven islands in Semporna is expected to be ready in the middle of next year, Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said yesterday.He said the project, costing RM94 million, when completed, would provide 24-hour electricity supply to residents on the affected islands.“The project will be ready middle of next year. It will benefit not only students, but also schools there, involving at least 10,000 students,” he told reporters after launching Semporna branch Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia 13th anniversary here yesterday.Also present was AIM board chairman, Datuk Amihamzah Ahmad.On AIM programme in Semporna, Shafie said, about 2,900 residents in Semporna had benefited from it, adding that last year alone,RM13,772,500 was allocated by AIM for recipients in Semporna.Meanwhile, Shafie expressed confidence that infrastructure problems in schools on islands off Semporna will be resolved soon.He said he had discussed the matter with Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also Education Minister.“We will solve the problems, whether in terms of basic facilities or transportation facility soon,” he told reporters.He said this in response to problems raised by teachers in the district at a dialogue last night which was also attended by Sabah Education Director Datuk Dr Muhiddin Yusin.There are more than 30 islands off Semporna where 21 out of 49 schools in Semporna are located on the islands.
Articles Taken From New Sabah Times Online News.
http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/58490
Articles Taken From New Sabah Times Online News.
http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/58490
Semoga penjana solar ini akan berjaya dilaksanakan pada pertengahan tahun depan. Ini akan membantu menyelesaikan masalah kekurangan bekalan elektrik di Semporna.
ReplyDeleteSyabas kepada kerajaan Sabah kerana berusaha mencari alternatif yang mesra alam untuk menyelesaikan masalah elektrik. Sabah juga bakal menggunakan tenaga angin tidak lama lagi sebagai salah satu cara penjana kuasa.
ReplyDeleteharap masalah elektrik yang sering berlaku dpt diatasi.
ReplyDeletePenjanaan solar adalah alternatif lain untuk menjana elektrik selain dari menggunakan dam.
ReplyDeleteMasalah electrik akan tamat. Lembaran baru untuk penjanaan yang lebih mantap.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see the government making the effort to introduce more environmental friendly power generation methods such as solar and wind turbines.
ReplyDeleteHope that the solar powered panels can help improve the electricity supply in Semporna district by next year.
ReplyDeleteHaving constant, uninterrupted power supply will definitely bring benefits to the locals. Its a basic infrastructure important to humans as the world evolves.
ReplyDeleteAda pula yang telah dibekalkan dengan kemudahan tenaga solar tapi masih belum beroperasi walaupun sudah lebih setahun. bazirkan wang saja kalau begini.
ReplyDeleteGood news for the island in Semporna.
ReplyDeletekalau boleh mulakan lebih awal, baik mulakan awal.. sekarang ini janji 'tahun depan' terlalu sensitif dan kontroversi.. sekurang2nya kerajaan melalui pihak kementerian yang berkenaan dapat menunjukkan kesungguhan mereka dalam melaksanakan projek pembangunan di kawasan2 yang disebutkan..
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