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Headline: Sarawak Trans Borneo Highway Project to Boost Economic Development and Connectivity in Northern Sarawak
The Sarawak Trans Borneo Highway project, a significant infrastructure development under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), is set to have a major impact on the economic development and connectivity of areas like Limbang. This 70-kilometre stretch of road, which begins in Tudan and ends in the Limbang division, is compared to the lifeblood of a body in the context of development.
The project forms part of the Sarawak Trans Borneo Highway, a continuation of the Pan Borneo Highway, and is one of the flagship road projects under the 13MP aimed at boosting connectivity and industrial development. The 13MP also includes comprehensive infrastructure development in energy and industry sectors to strengthen Sarawak’s economic role.
Inter-agency cooperation is critical for the realization of 13MP goals, with coordination among federal ministries, state governments, local authorities, and specialized agencies for effective monitoring and execution. Social infrastructure projects, such as schools, are included in the development priorities to improve quality of life and access to education in the region.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi is responsible for implementing infrastructure development, and JKR will continue monitoring post-handover maintenance to ensure the project functions properly and meets the required specifications. Good roads are essential for delivering services like education, healthcare, and safety, and the successful completion of this project will benefit thousands of residents, including villages, longhouses, schools, and clinics.
While no implementation date has been set yet for the project in the Sungai Batang Rajang area, the construction of a main road from Nanga Serau to Nanga Seranau is still in its preliminary stages. The project does not enter Brunei.
The 13MP also emphasizes efforts to improve border connectivity with Kalimantan, Indonesia, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth in Sarawak. These initiatives are expected to have a major impact on the economic development and connectivity of areas like Limbang, paving the way for a brighter future for the region.
- The Sarawak Government, in collaboration with federal ministries and other agencies, is focusing on improving infrastructure, including the Sarawak Trans Borneo Highway, to boost economic development and connectivity in regions like Limbang.
- Apart from road development, the 13th Malaysia Plan prioritizes comprehensive infrastructure development in sectors like energy, industry, and social infrastructure, such as schools, to enhance the quality of life and access to services like education.
- The successful completion of projects like the Sarawak Trans Borneo Highway can contribute significantly to delivering essential services like education, healthcare, and safety to residents in villages, longhouses, schools, and clinics.
- Despite no specific implementation date for the Sungai Batang Rajang area project, the construction of a main road from Nanga Serau to Nanga Seranau is still in its preliminary stages.
- In addition to domestic connectivity projects, the 13MP highlights the importance of improving border connectivity with Kalimantan, Indonesia, to foster regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth in areas like Limbang, paving the way for a more prosperous future.
