KUCHING, Oct 23: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is continuing to improve local road infrastructure through upgrading projects at Jalan Ma Onn and Jalan Sungai Tengah 5 to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow and provide better accessibility for residents.

The project at Jalan Ma Onn involves widening and raising the road to help mitigate flash flooding, following concerns and feedback from local residents.

“The upgrading works commenced on Oct 12, 2026, and are expected to take approximately five months to complete, subject to weather conditions and site circumstances,” MPP said in a statement today.

The council added that the project reflects its commitment to addressing community concerns through practical infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing the risk of flash flooding while improving road conditions for residents and other road users.