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Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sarawak to convert over 5,000km disused logging roads into village routes to boost rural access and development
KUCHING, May 23 — The Sarawak government is planning to take over former logging roads, including wooden bridges, that connect settlements in rural areas such as Baleh constituency. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the move is to ensure better and more organised road access for residents. 'So far, there are 5,297km of logging roads that connect various rural settlements in the state. 'Of that total, 3,293km are still active logging roads, while 2,004km are no longer in use,' he said in response to a question from Nicholas Kudi Jantai (GPS-Baleh) at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) here today. Aidel said 312.8km of former logging roads have been successfully registered under the Village Roads category through the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris). 'The active logging roads stretch over 1,172.60km and unregistered roads remain under the responsibility of logging concession companies,' he explained. He said the state government is working to take over 188km of former logging roads, including the wooden bridges along those routes. He explained registering these former logging roads under Marris would allow the government to secure financial allocations for maintenance. 'This registration also allows the former logging roads to be classified either under State Roads (JRN) or Village Roads (JKPG), depending on their respective criteria and specifications,' he said. He emphasised that this initiative is a strategic move to enhance rural infrastructure and narrow the development gap between urban and interior areas. — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Nanta: KDCF a platform to promote Kapit as tourism destination
Nanta strikes the gong to officiate the festival as Ugak on his left, Nyabong (fourth right), Kudi (second left) and others look on. KAPIT (May 14): The annual Kapit Dayak Cultural Festival (KDCF) is not only a platform to showcase the community's rich heritage, but also to promote Kapit Division as a tourism destination, said Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Kapit MP said since its inaugural edition in 2023, the festival has grown in popularity beyond the division and is now part of Sarawak's tourism calendar. 'I hope KDCF will continue its objective of highlighting the customs and culture of the Dayak community, including our handicraft and traditional food. 'For further editions, I recommend the organisers add more programmes to make the festival more interesting, especially those that showcase Dayak traditional costumes,' he said. The Works Minister was speaking when officiating the launch of the festival at the town square here on Sunday. Among those present were Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, who is Deputy Digital Minister; Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang; and Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai. The KDCF kicked off on May 5 and runs until May 25. Earlier, 14 contingents from various non-governmental associations as well as village security and development committees took part in a 1km 'Niti Daun' parade from Lily Pond to the town square for the festival's official launch. alexander nanta linggi Kapit Dayak Cultural Festival lead tourism
