Value AT Entry Lab Strengthens Development Project Delivery In Bekenu
MIRI: Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel attended the closing ceremony of the two day Value at Entry (VAE) Lab for development projects in Bekenu here, jointly organised by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak, Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak and the Miri Resident’s Office.
The VAE Lab was initiated as a strategic follow up to the Deputy Sarawak Secretary's site visit to the proposed development projects in Bekenu on 25 April 2026.
The session commenced with a presentation by JKR Sarawak outlining the resolutions and recommendations for four priority development projects, including new road construction, road upgrading and the proposed development of Kuala Sibuti Point.
In his remarks, Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah emphasised that the VAE Lab provides a structured platform to validate project viability and strategic needs, strengthen project scope and planning, improve cost accuracy, assess project readiness and determine effective implementation strategies to ensure greater value for money.
He emphasised that the commitment and close collaboration demonstrated by all participating agencies throughout the lab, noting that the collective expertise and professionalism would contribute towards delivering quality, sustainable and people centric development projects for the benefit of the community.
The outcomes of the VAE Lab will assist EPU Sarawak and JKR Sarawak in refining and prioritising projects, supported by realistic cost estimates.
This reflects Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to strengthen project governance and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of development initiatives throughout Sarawak.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Women and Children Development Sarawak and Bekenu Assemblywoman Dato Rosey Yunus, Miri Resident Galong Luang, Subis District Officer Ashard Samshu, State Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU) representative Wan Jamaludin, as well as representatives from relevant government agencies and technical departments. - UKASnews
