579 Smart Lights Make Kampung Nombor Satok Safer, More Comfortable & Sustainable
KUCHING: The implementation of the Smart Street Lighting Project in Kampung Nombor Satok demonstrates the government's continued commitment to improving residents' quality of life through the use of smart technology that supports sustainable and safe urban development.
Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and Petros) and Satok Assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, said the project is among the key initiatives to beautify the traditional village area in Satok while enhancing the safety, comfort and well-being of local residents.
According to him, the project is being implemented in phases by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), with the first phase beginning in 2020 involving the installation of 210 LED lights, while the second phase, which commenced in 2024, added a further 369 units.
"In total, 579 smart lights have been installed in Kampung Nombor Satok, making the area brighter, safer and more appealing to live in and visit," he said when met following the launch ceremony of the Smart Street Lighting Project in Kampung Nombor Satok on Saturday.
He added that in addition to the project carried out by DBKU, a total of 42 street lights were also installed using the allocation from the Satok's constituency Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) along Green Road and Ananas Road, to complement the lighting facilities in the area.
He explained that the use of the smart lighting system enables real-time monitoring through a dashboard developed by DBKU, thus facilitating maintenance work and prompt action in the event of any malfunction.
"Should any problem arise, the system will immediately detect the fault and the DBKU team can take action without having to wait for complaints as was previously the case," he said.
In addition, he said the project also supports DBKU's aspiration to strengthen Smart City development, in line with the local authority's efforts to achieve the second level of smart city development after successfully attaining 'early adopter' status.
He also expressed hope that similar initiatives could be extended to other areas still in need of street lighting facilities, in order to enhance public safety, reduce the risk of crime, and make residential areas and villages more conducive to recreational activities and community tourism. -UKASnews
