Highway 86% complete, three more portions next year
KUCHING: Three remaining sections of the Pan Borneo Highway construction are expected to be completed next year. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said as of Aug 24, construction had reached 86.54 per cent completion with few more sections to be opened this year. Another three will be completed next year. “That will be […]
Interchange to have multiplier effect on growth
SRI AMAN: The just opened Sri Aman Multi-Level Interchange here will have a positive impact on the development of the division and its surrounding areas. Infrastructure Development Deputy Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the interchange would provide convenience to the rural communities as well as other road users in terms of direct access to other areas. […]
Good ties catalyst to bringing 2030 goals closer
MIRI: Close cooperation between the federal and the state governments will bring Sarawak closer to being a developed and high income state by 2030. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob understood what Sarawak needs. “Alhamdulillah, through the approach and concept of […]
Highway connectivity will spur transformation: PM
MIRI: The implementation of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project is the federal government’s commitment to developing more planned and systematic road links to improve connectivity in Sarawak. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in line with the strategic direction of the 12th Malaysia Plan, the said project would ensure better socio-economic […]
6th Mile flyover opens
KUCHING: The 6th Mile flyover near here is finally opened for public use from today. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the two lanes near the flyover are projects under the Kuching-Serian WPC02 Section of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Project (LPB). “The bridge at 6th Mile (near the Kuching Sentral area) is […]
Water disruptions expected in some areas
SARIKEI: Pan Borneo contractors have scheduled for new pipe reconstructions on Wednesday (July 13) and were expected to complete works the next day (July 14), thereby causing water disruptions in several areas in Sarikei. The affected areas are Jalan KJD Meradong, Skim B, the whole area of Pakan, the entire road of Jalan Bulat from […]
Don’t hold up road project with blockades
KUCHING: Blockades are not the answer to land claims or disputes over the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) project. Selangau MP Baru Bian who made this clear said such courses of action would only disrupt and delay the completion of the project. He said any such disputes should instead be referred to the courts or arbitrators. […]
Expression of satisfaction with highway project
MIRI: Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has expressed satisfaction with the overall construction progress of the Pan Borneo Highway project in the state. This came following a three-day journey across the Pan Borneo Highway from June 8 to 11 as part of its nationwide FTRoadpedia Tour. “We made many stops along the way […]
Link road to complete in five years
MIRI: The three remaining phases of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) will be completed within five years of obtaining the required allocation, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof revealed. The first phase of the project is currently ongoing, said the Senior Works Minister. “We have commenced work on the first phase of the project stretching from Lawas […]
PBH project will complete as scheduled
KUCHING: The government will ensure that the Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) project is to be completed within the stipulated time. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas did not deny at the moment, all projects are facing problems but the projects are clearly deemed beneficial in terms of travel time. However, he said, the […]
