Abg Jo: S'wak govt to develop new housing expansion for Kpg Sejijak, Paroh

Borneo Post

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Abang Johari deliverinng his speech when officiating the closing of Regatta Sejijak 2025 at Kampung Sejijak jetty here today. – Photo by Roystein Emmor
KUCHING (June 15): The Sarawak government will develop a new residential expansion for Kampung Sejijak and Kampung Paroh to address overcrowding and meet growing housing demands in the area, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the new development will mirror the Segedup model, involving approximately 30 acres of land between the two villages.
'People are starting families and growing in number, so we may need to expand the village just like what we did in Segedup,' he said when officiating the closing of Regatta Sejijak 2025 at Kampung Sejijak jetty here today.
Abang Johari revealed that the state government has identified the land between Sejijak and Paroh for the new housing scheme and will work with the Land and Survey Department to develop a detailed layout plan for around 100 residential lots.
'We will provide infrastructure like roads, drainage, water, and electricity. These costs will be fully borne by the government,' he said.
Buyers will only need to pay a nominal land premium of RM2,500 and the cost of the house structure itself.
'The land size will be around 12 points and we will build bungalow units. You only need to pay for the house. No need to pay for the infrastructure—we will cover that,' he added.
Abang Johari explained that the new housing scheme would be affordably priced at RM150,000 per unit, with the government subsidising a RM10,000 deposit.
Homeowners would only need to make monthly repayments of about RM200 via Mutiara Mortgage & Credit Sdn Bhd.
'You will end up owning an asset worth at least RM350,000 including land and house,' he said.
The Premier stressed that the initiative aims to reduce urban migration by offering quality and affordable housing closer to residents' hometowns.
'We don't need to move elsewhere. We already have the roads and now we want to provide homes,' he said.
He reminisced about his early days as a representative when one of his first projects involved building roads connecting Malihah to Kampung Sejijak and Kampung Paroh, noting the massive transformation the area has undergone.
'I was surprised when I entered just now. It looks like a new township, with housing estates and various complexes,' he said.
Looking ahead, Abang Johari also revealed that a future road linkage is being considered to connect Sejijak to the existing road at Emart via the Tan Sri Sulaiman Daud Bridge, aiming to reduce dependency on the Matang route.
'If we can build the road like we did from Emart to Segedup, then we can also connect Sejijak in a similar way,' he said.
Furthermore, Abang Johari said the state government has approved a RM20 million waterfront development in Kampung Sejijak and another in Kampung Paroh, with the goal of promoting river-based tourism and recreation.
'We want to make it easier for people to fish, to watch the regattas, and to attract tourists. This is just like what we've done in Siniawan,' he said, adding that Siniawan's waterfront has become a popular weekend destination.
Abang Johari said a river cruise route is being planned from Kuching Waterfront to Satok and onward to Siniawan, with Kampung Sejijak and Kampung Paroh as potential stopovers for dining and leisure.
'We want to make this a tourism circuit, and having a waterfront here means tourists can stop, eat prawns, enjoy the scenery, and continue to Siniawan,' he added.
He concluded his speech by reiterating the importance of unity and continued development.
'When we are united, we can develop our state and uplift our economy,' he said. abang johari Kampung Paroh Kampung Sejijak lead residential expansion