Kedup villages receive infrastructure development boost

Three villages in the Merbau area of Kedup, specifically Kampung Meboi, Kampung Junggu Mawang, and Kampung Batu Kudi, have undergone significant infrastructure improvements through 16 development projects implemented between 2022 and 2026.

According to local officials, the projects involve various upgrades including roads, drainage systems, community facilities, religious buildings, and water supply assistance. Specific works include the construction of a Village Development and Security Committee operations room, the rebuilding of St Bonaventure Catholic Church, and the upgrading of the Merbau Seventh-day Adventist Church. Additionally, the projects include agricultural access roads, street lighting for road safety, and the distribution of water tanks to residents.

Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas officiated the projects during a Leaders-with-the-People event in Kampung Meboi on November 10, 2026. The total value of the implemented projects is reported to be between RM2.75 million and RM3.1 million, funded through various government allocations and agencies such as the Public Works Department and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage.