SCHOOL holidays are going to be fun for children at Desa Mawar in Air Itam, Penang, after the basketball court which has been in a deplorable condition for more than a year is upgraded.
Air Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai said the facility was upgraded at a cost of RM4,700.
He added that the money to pay for the upgrading derived from his constituency funds.
“The upgrade is part of an overall plan to increase the facilities for the 5,000 residents living in the area,” said Wong after visiting the basketball court on Monday.
He said he also planned to acquire new outdoor sports equipment for the residents under the 3G programme.
The programme is an informal event to encourage three generations in a family to be involved in sports.
“It should also benefit the elderly. The equipment cost about RM10,000,” added Wong.
He said that with the FIFA World Cup event just around the corner, mini soccer tournaments could also be held there.
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