RM1.3 bln allocation for Sook since 2008 – assemblyman

Ellron (right) handing over assistance to one of the villagers

Sook assemblyman Datuk Alfred Ellron Angin said his constituency had received more than RM1.3 billion in development allocation from the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) since 2008.

“Through the provision, several mega projects have been implemented, including the rural electricity supply, upgrading of rural roads, rural water supply and the latest  – the Keningau Livestock Centre,” he said.

“In addition, many other special assistance schemes have been received and enjoyed by the people here that allowed them to enjoy a better and comfortable life,” he said when opening the meet-the-people session at Kampung Rela, Nandagan Sook, on Saturday.

Ellron, who is also Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, asked the people in the area to continue to provide full support to the current government by giving the mandate to Barisan Nasional (BN) in the coming election.

He said the continued support could provide the people with a variety of assistance and development for their comfort.

“There’s no reason for the people not to support BN because the assistance given by the government to the people shows the concern and commitment of the BN leadership,” he said.

He said the BN government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak had shown its ability to develop the country with great intensity.

Through BN’s commitment, he said Sook and Pensiangan felt the momentum of development carried out gradually and continuously.

Ellron said the BN leadership here wanted the people to remain united to defend the government so that the people could continue to enjoy the benefits.

At the event, 53 households in the village received zinc sheets and kitchen equipment.