Sebastian Ting Inspects Completion of Miri Foochow Association Car Park Upgrade

suppadmin | November 17, 2025

Deputy Minister for Tourism and Piasau assemblyman, Datuk Sebastian Ting inspected the completed car park upgrading works at the Miri Foochow Association premises. He was accompanied by officers from the Public Works Department and Jiran Wanita Committee chairman for Jalan 6 to 10, Kapitan Tien Soon Chong.

Ting said the project was funded under the 2025 Rural Transformation Programme with an allocation of 160 thousand ringgit. Constructed by the Jalan 6 to 10 Jiran Wanita Committee, the upgraded facility provides 80 parking bays, including a dedicated bay for persons with disabilities. The upgrade aims to address the longstanding shortage of parking during major events organised by the association.

Expressing satisfaction with the quality of the construction, saying the works were completed to a high standard and offer strong practical benefits. He noted that the improved parking facility will not only serve Foochow Association members but also benefit nearby restaurants and the general public by providing more convenient parking options.

He said the Foochow Association frequently hosts large-scale events that attract many visitors, and parking has long been a concern for the surrounding community. With the additional bays now completed, he believes the upgrade will help ease traffic and parking pressure during such occasions.

He also thanked all parties involved, including the Rural Transformation Programme, the Jiran Wanita Committee, and the Foochow Association, for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth completion of the project. He added that if other community groups in the area have similar needs in the future, the authorities will consider and assist where possible.

Those present during the visit included Miri Foochow Association chairman Hwang Tze Been, deputy chairman and Federation of Miri Division Chinese Associations president Hii Sian Long, vice chairman Ling Ki Ren, secretary for Bahasa Malaysia Tan Yu Siew, and Women’s Section head Hwang You Fong.