KAPIT, Sept 29 – The federal government agreed to give priority to the construction of several road projects in Kapit Division.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said among the priorities is the road construction project connecting Nanga Semaram in Kanowit to Kapit over a distance of 72 kilometres.
Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the first phase of the road construction is expected to start next year and he has asked Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi to speed it up.
“Next year we will (prepare) allocations to start phase one and I believe the latest will be the end of next year or 2026 (for construction to start),“ he said while speaking at a goodwill gathering with Kapit community leaders on Sunday.
Meanwhile, commenting on the role of Sarawak in Malaysia, Anwar said that the success that Bumi Kenyalang experienced is now also a success for the country.
“Sarawak 30, 40 years ago was one of the poorest states (in Malaysia) but now Sarawak is considered a potential state and has the strength especially in the field of energy.
“The success of Sarawak is the success of all of us, because what Sarawak has achieved can be enjoyed by all,“ he said.
