MIRI (March 25): Several infrastructure projects in Bekenu are in the preparation stage by the Subis District Council, said assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus. MIRI (March 25): Several infrastructure projects in Bekenu are in the preparation stage by the Subis District Council, said assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus. The Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said these projects include the Tusan Beach mini gallery, a sports complex, Batu Niah waterfront. The allocation for the mini gallery, sports complex and waterfront is RM6.6 million, RM19 million, and RM12 million, respectively, she added. “These projects are currently under the preparation stage, where the local council is in the process of finalising the documentation before calling for tender,” she said at a special ‘Projek Rakyat' briefing here yesterday. She added that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari has approved RM650,000 to furnish the Bekenu public library, while the one in Sepupok is awaiting furnishing allocation under the 12th Malaysia Plan. Also in the pipeline are the construction of the Subis community hall at a cost of RM9 million; new bridge at Sungai Tiris in Kampung Kepayang (RM1 million); and farmers' market at the Kampung Tiris junction (RM500,00). “I hope the implementing agency can ensure the smooth implementation of these projects. “Once completed, the people should take care of these facilities by keeping them clean and ensure they are not vandalised,” Rosey added. During the meeting, she also congratulated four newly-appointed Ketua Kaum, and eight other Ketua Kaum and seven community leaders whose terms were extended..