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A 400-km stretch of the Pan-Borneo two-lane trunk road between Sibu, Bintulu and Miri in Sarawak will be upgraded to a highway latest by 2015, Works Minister Fadillah Yusof, said in Kuching today.
He said priority was given to this stretch due to the positive economic impact anticipated in the areas between these three places following the implementation of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).
“Since some parts of the stretch have been upgraded, God willing, it (the upgrading works) could be completed in two to three years’ time,” he told reporters after officiating the Malaysian Malay Contractors’ Association (PKMM) Sarawak branch’s annual general meeting.
He said the next focus would be upgrading the stretch between Serian and Betong, involving about 186km as well as creation of more overtaking lanes along the trunk road.
“Of course, based on the (BN’s election) manifesto that we will do it in five years (time), so we will implement it (the upgrading works) in stages,” he said.
Fadillah said the Sarawak Government’s submission of costs for the continuation of the highway project next year was now in the hands of the Prime Minister’s Department Economic Planning Unit (EPU) for approval.
However, he said that he was not at liberty now to reveal the amount of funds requested by the state and that the final figure would only be announced by Prime Minister, Najib Abdul Razak, when the latter tabled the 2014 national budget on Oct 25 this year.
“The amount (of fund to be) approved could be less or could be more (than what had been requested). So we are not sure yet at this stage,” he added.
Hornbill Unleashed 
Roads and highway projects are so slow in Sarawak because:-
Ministers/assistant ministers never or seldom use land, Taib himself has an executive jet;
good roads means vast opportunities for the locals; an unwelcome thing among the ruling elite; and
Lately, SCORE is the foremost state agenda, even a railway will be built in the golden area; and
Sarawak has no more good land to barter with contractors (the Batu Lintang former quarters was bartered with Mukah-Selangau Road).
Comment by djuganian — July 2, 2013 @ 6:29 AM |
Sarawak state election is due 2015 and of course he promise to deliver by then but will he?
Comment by brian — July 1, 2013 @ 3:42 PM |
Ya betul….. can anyone remember when the first time the Sibu Durin bridge was proposed and till the time it was fully completed ?? More than 20 years ! So don’t be too happy to hear that the HIGHWAY will be completed by 2015. On another note probably by 2015, how many many more Highways will have already been completed for West Malaysia ?
Comment by gagojackman — July 1, 2013 @ 3:18 PM |
2015 + 10 = 2025 + more excuses
Comment by tigeryk — July 1, 2013 @ 12:16 PM |
Sarawak should have had those highways linking the length and breath of this beautiful State if not for all or most of our revenue going into you-know -who’s pockets and having practically all our oil and gas profits subsidising our masters in Putrajaya. Tell me, isn’t it absolutely ridiculous that we, sSarawakians aren’t able to enjoy the wealth of our State? How long do the people of Sarawak have to suffer before even basic amenities like proper sanitation ,electricity and piped water are a part of their daily lives?
Comment by Wing — July 1, 2013 @ 8:19 AM |
Yes they unleash the great hornbill. Our great Sarawak CM is under investigation by MACC. What else? The flip~flops policies of Malacca’s CM and a host of other prawn fries ideas. MCA, MIC and Gerakan are treated in the ICU. What is the Mamak pariah agenda? Maybe lose another island. Voters Wake-up!!! Before they UMNO BN send us to build the death Highway.
Comment by Patvic — June 30, 2013 @ 6:19 PM |
Contractor? Naim, CMS or Hock Seng Lee? Three names belonging to the same person.
Comment by djuganian — June 30, 2013 @ 4:15 PM |
Do not discount company owned by Bustari Yusuf. He is Najib’s partner in crimes and lust and the elder brother of Fadillah.
Comment by Special Branch — July 3, 2013 @ 10:54 PM |