Labuan: The Labuan Public Works Department (JKR) has carried out 55 corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives since 2025, reflecting its continued commitment to supporting the local community beyond its formal jurisdiction. Labuan JKR director Mohd Faizul Ali Hanapiah said the department's emergency response team had implemented 41 CSR activities throughout 2025 and another 14 so far this year, covering public facilities, community areas, religious institutions, schools, government premises, and residential neighbourhoods.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the initiatives were carried out in the interest of public welfare, community safety, and the overall well-being of the people. Mohd Faizul emphasized that despite some works being beyond JKR's direct jurisdiction, the department prioritizes assisting the local community wherever possible. He stated that the CSR efforts are ongoing and that collaboration with relevant agencies, village communities, and local stakeholders remains crucial to ensure public facilities and community areas are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
Among the initiatives undertaken were water supply assistance in collaboration with the Water Department, road repairs using the 'carpet patching' method, and repainting and beautification works at the Ministry of Communications Complex, which houses the Bernama Labuan bureau, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), and the Information Department. Mohd Faizul also highlighted logistics assistance provided to SK Pekan Satu, road repairs at Masjid An-Nur and the Royal Malaysian Air Force base in Membedai, grass-cutting works at a religious school, and road repairs at Taman Mahkota Impian.
The team was also involved in clearing uprooted trees in residential areas, conducting gotong-royong with Kg Sungai Labu villagers, and carrying out clearance and repair works following a landslide at a villager's house. Other initiatives included beach cleaning works at Rusukan Besar Island, CSR preparation works for the Borneo Flora Festival-one of Labuan's largest public events-and assistance in providing assets for community programmes.
Mohd Faizul stated that Labuan JKR's CSR involvement complements its wider role as a technical agency responsible for supporting government infrastructure, maintenance coordination, and emergency response readiness.