KUCHING – The Gedong Circuit project remains in the early stages of development, with land zoning still underway and completion expected to take at least two more years.
Senator Dato Ahmad Ibrahim, Member of the National Assembly and President of the Sarawak Motor Sports Association (SMA), explained that the Land and Survey Department (JTS) is currently conducting land measurements to determine the zoning of the Isthmus Gedong area. Only after this process is finalised can detailed planning for the circuit begin.
He emphasised that the Gedong development is not limited to the racing circuit alone but is part of a broader ecosystem.
The plan includes industrial facilities, schools, stadiums, and other infrastructure designed to support long-term growth in the region.
“When the zoning process is completed, I believe that the JTS, the Sarawak Premier’s Office or the Office of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Sarawak Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, will call us to sit down and discuss the planning of the circuit because it is the last phase,” he said.
Dato Ahmad added that zoning and gazetting of land plots must be completed before stakeholders can move forward with industrial and educational developments.
He noted that the circuit design stage could proceed quickly once zoning is finalised, but discussions with relevant authorities would be required first.
In the coming months, SMA plans to arrange meetings with Dato Sri Abdul Karim and may also seek a courtesy visit with Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg to obtain guidance and direction.
Ahmad urged the public to remain patient, stressing that the circuit is part of a larger ecosystem that must be developed in stages.
Meanwhile, he highlighted that the drift and drag track project at Balai Ringin is likely to be completed earlier than the Gedong Circuit. The project is still in the planning stage but is expected to show positive progress by the end of this year.
“We are working on the drift track and drag track at Balai Ringin, where it is still in planning. The project is expected to happen faster than the Gedong Circuit; maybe by the end of this year we will have a decision,” he said.
He explained that the Balai Ringin facility could be adapted for both drag and drift racing, offering enthusiasts an earlier venue while the Gedong Circuit remains under development.
On the use of the Sarawak Stadium, Ahmad clarified that permanent racing facilities cannot be established there due to preparations for the SEA Games.
However, temporary arrangements may be considered to accommodate motorsport activities until dedicated tracks are ready.
The Gedong Circuit project, once realised, is expected to become a major hub for motorsports in Sarawak, complementing other regional developments and providing opportunities for youth engagement, tourism, and industry growth.
