KAPIT: The Kapit Division is undergoing a transformative phase with 40 infrastructure projects, valued at RM1.233 billion, aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting socio-economic development.
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced that 19 projects have been completed, five projects worth RM116 million are under construction, and 16 projects valued at RM721 million are set to be tendered this year.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the RM99.9 million Nanga Ibau/Ulu Sungai Ibau Road project on Thursday, Uggah detailed that the initiative includes a 12.5km road, three steel bridges, and supporting infrastructure.
Scheduled for completion by May 2028, the project will benefit 11 longhouses, 219 households, and nearly 1,900 residents, providing access to a health clinic and two primary schools.
As Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Uggah urged contractors and the Public Works Department (JKR) to uphold integrity, adhere to schedules, specifications, and budgets, and utilize the JKR Project Dashboard for transparent monitoring. He warned of strict action against non-performing contractors. He also highlighted plans to upgrade approximately 1,273.7km of former logging roads in Kapit into a rural road network to improve accessibility.
Kapit Member of Parliament and Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasized the Sarawak government’s commitment to sustainable rural development, noting the importance of state-federal collaboration in improving infrastructure, living standards, and local economies. “These projects reflect our dedication to empowering rural communities,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by key figures, including Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, Pelagus Assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Permanent Secretary of the Sarawak Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development Datu Chiew Chee Yau, Sarawak Public Works Department Director Adj. Prof. Ir. Ts. Gs. Br. PMr. Dr. Cassidy Morris, Political Secretary Watson Awan, Kapit Division Resident Elvis Didit, and other dignitaries.
These initiatives align with Sarawak’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, aiming to drive inclusive and sustainable growth in the region.
