GEORGE TOWN, Dec 5 Dis (Bernama) – A new Community Development Department (KEMAS) activity centre worth nearly RM900,000 has been built in Permatang Damar Laut to provide more comfortable learning facilities for preschool children.
The Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC), in a statement, said the project, developed on an 881-square-metre plot, is an initiative by PIC and Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd (SIDSB), following the demolition of the previous KEMAS facility to make way for the Pan Island Link 2A (PIL2A) project.
The new facility not only houses a preschool block, but also a skills block to enable the local community to participate in computer programmes, digital skills training, and sewing classes.
It said the centre was officially opened by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who is Batu Maung Assemblyman, yesterday.
Also present at the event were State Trade, Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Rashidi Zinol and PIC chief executive officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus.
It said Mohamad, in his speech, said the reconstruction of the facility is important due to KEMAS’ significant role in early childhood education and community development.
“Given KEMAS’ undeniable importance, the state government has decided that the facility should be replaced and rebuilt so that the Permatang Damar Laut community can continue to benefit from the services provided,” he said.
On the development of Silicon Island and PIL2A, he said the Penang government remains committed to the principles of sustainable development to ensure the people’s well-being and the environment are preserved.
He added that various benefits have been channelled through the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP), including ex-gratia payments, assistance for boats and engines, skills training, job opportunities and educational support for fishermen’s children.
“This approach proves that large-scale development can be carried out inclusively so that the fishing community continues to receive support.
“At the same time, the PIL2A project will enhance connectivity and mobility for residents in the southern part of Penang Island,” he said.
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