GOING DOWN TO THE GROUND (TURPA) PROGRAMME BY HULU KINTA ASSEMBLYMAN MUHAMAD ARAFAT VARISAI MAHAMAD IN TAMBUN AREA

IPOH, 24 JUNE 2026 – Hulu Kinta Assemblyman Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad went down to the ground (TURPA) to several locations in the Tambun area to inspect problems related to various complaints raised by local residents. 

Also present were MBI Zone 2 Councillor Clr. Ts. Marsalifh Imammim Osman, Ipoh City Council Officers and resident representatives. 

The results of physical monitoring on-site identified several problems raised by residents, including: 

1. Road subsidence and damaged drain structures in Taman Sri Tambun. 
2. Speeding vehicles on the main access road entering Taman Sri Tambun. 
3. Request for additional speed bumps in front of Sekolah Kebangsaan Tambun. 
4. Request for road resurfacing along Jalan Ampang, Tambun. 
5. Ongoing flooding issue at Hala Tambun Permai 8, Batu 4, Tambun. 

Several of the identified issues will be expedited for action and implementation to ensure the comfort and safety of the local community. 

This TURPA visit also reflects MBI's commitment to ensuring that every complaint from the community is given due attention, while supporting the development of Ipoh as a prosperous, safe and sustainable city. 

MBI hopes that every issue raised can be addressed in stages through close cooperation among all stakeholders for the wellbeing and harmony of the local community.