Need to build security road network along border: Sarawak
Published on: Saturday, October 26, 2019
By: Bernama
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KUCHING: With the announcement of the Indonesian capital relocation to East Kalimantan by 2024, it is timely for Sarawak to construct the security road network along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing.Masing, who is also Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development said the security road network will start from Biawak to Serikin and Engkilili passing through Lubok Antu, Long Silat, Long Banga, Bario, Ba’Kelalan, Long Semado, Long Sukang and end in Lawas town.
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He said the border road network is vital in providing local connectivity and international access.
“It will also help safeguard our territory as well as protecting our multi-billion ringgit assets, especially the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) and the four hydro-electric power (HEP) dams, which are situated close to our international border,” he said in a statement Friday.
Elaborating further, Masing said an in-depth study on the proposed border road network shall be carried out with priority given to four sections namely, Baleh section and feeder road, Engkilili, Lubok Antu and Batang Ai section, Tebedu access road R5 upgrading and Baram dection and Tinjar feeder road.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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With a total border road length of an estimated 1,032km and feeder road of 610km, the grand total programme cost is estimated at RM24 billion with implementation from 2020 to 2030 and beyond. – Bernama
