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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
S'wak govt committed to rural growth, says Uggah
KUCHING: The increase in rural development allocation for this year's Sarawak budget is a reflection of the state government's unwavering resolve to narrow the rural-urban gap and ensure equitable growth. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said RM6.8bil had been allocated under the Sarawak 2025 Budget for rural development, which rose from RM5.695bil in 2024, indicating Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg's clear commitment to uplift the well-being of the rural communities. In his message for the Gawai Dayak festival, which begins today, Uggah said the rural development focus has seen major bridge projects being implemented as growth catalysts. 'Five (bridges) have already been completed, including the Batang Saribas 1 Bridge in Pusa, Betong and others such as the iconic Bintulu Jepak, Muara Lassa, Marudi and Batang Rajang bridges. 'Six more, including the nation's longest river bridge – Batang Lupar 1 – are expected to be completed by year-end,' said Uggah, who is also the State Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Bernama reported. He said that Gawai Dayak should be accepted as a festival to bridge inter-racial relationships in Sarawak, which has been a pertinent essence for the state to continue progressing. 'Just as bridges connect our cities and villages, this Gawai season should also serve as a 'bridge' to strengthen the bond of friendship, unity and harmony among us all. Let us celebrate our diversity under the spirit of 'Segulai Sejalai' or Together in Unity,' he added.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
S'wak govt aims for equitable rural-urban growth, says Uggah
KUCHING: The increase in rural development allocation for this year's Sarawak budget is a reflection of the state government's unwavering resolve to narrow the rural-urban gap and ensure equitable growth, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas He said that RM6.8bil had been allocated under the Sarawak 2025 Budget for rural development, which rose from RM5.695bil in 2024, indicating the State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg's clear commitment to uplift the wellbeing of the rural communities. In his message for the Gawai Dayak festival, which begins on Sunday (June 1), Uggah said the rural development focus has seen major bridge projects being implemented as growth catalysts. "Five (bridges) have already been completed, including the Batang Saribas 1 Bridge in Pusa, Betong and others such as the iconic Bintulu Jepak, Muara Lassa, Marudi and Batang Rajang bridges. "Six more, including the nation's longest river bridge - Batang Lupar 1 - are expected to be completed by year-end,' said Uggah, who is also the State Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development. He said that Gawai Dayak should be accepted as a festival to bridge inter-racial relationships in Sarawak, which has been a pertinent essence for the state to continue progressing. "Just as bridges connect our cities and villages, this Gawai season should also serve as a 'bridge' to strengthen the bond of friendship, unity and harmony among us all. Let us celebrate our diversity under the spirit of 'Segulai Sejalai' or Together in Unity,' he added. - Bernama
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Better infrastructure to come
JOHOR BARU: Johor is accelerating infrastructure development plans with a total of 124 federal-level projects. State works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, who disclosed this, said the projects reflect a strategic push to boost connectivity and economic growth across Johor. He said 117 of the projects are managed by the Public Works Department (JKR), with the others by the relevant agencies. 'The total estimated value of all projects under the Works Ministry's purview stands at more than RM6.8bil, covering various stages of planning and construction,' he said. Mohamad Fazli said he attended a recent meeting with ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim with key Federal Government agencies' directors to discuss the direction and implementation of these critical federal initiatives in Johor. 'It was not just about reviewing numbers, but about strategic alignment and coordination between federal and state agencies to prevent project delays and ensure smooth execution,' he added. Mohamad Fazli said of the 117 projects under JKR, 106 are still in the pre-implementation stage and valued at about RM6.4bil. Seven projects are already under active construction with a combined value of RM152.3mil, four others in preliminary research and worth RM249.9mil. Mohamad Fazli said the meeting also discussed the proposed construction of a new flyover interchange at KM18 of the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway near Lima Kedai in Iskandar Puteri. 'This new interchange is to connect the expressway to Jalan Gelang Patah and Jalan Ulu Choh to greatly ease traffic flow and improve access to growing industrial and residential zones. 'The Lima Kedai interchange project is especially critical for west Johor. It will enhance connectivity to key economic zones and reduce congestion in the surrounding areas,' he added. The exco member said with clear direction as well as federal and state synergy, these projects would not only support Johor's economy but also bring great improvement to the daily routines of Johoreans.
