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RM 6m Kunak library building sits idle seven months after completion
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Published on: Tue, Apr 14, 2026
By: Ibrahim Tabir
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RM 6m Kunak library building sits idle seven months after completion
KUNAK: A new Sabah State Library (PNS) branch in Kunak worth over RM6 million remains unopened despite being completed seven months ago. 

Kunak assemblyman Datuk Seri Anil Sandhu urged immediate operation, stressing the library’s role as a key public learning and information hub.

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He said delays were reportedly due to unresolved utility matters like water and electricity, but questioned why such issues persist months after completion.

He plans to inspect the site and push for swift resolution, joking he would bring his own table and lights if needed.

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The project had earlier been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Meanwhile, the existing library continues to operate from a rented commercial premises.
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