KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has allocated RM2.27 billion in 2027 to continue implementing four major road projects across the state, comprising the Sarawak Coastal Road, Sarawak Second Trunk Road, Northern Coastal Highway, as well as Jalan Sultan Tengah and the New Santubong Bridge.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said the allocation under Alternative Funding reflects the state government's commitment to strengthening transport networks and improving connectivity across Sarawak.

Of the total, RM900 million has been allocated for the Sarawak Second Trunk Road, followed by RM700 million for the Northern Coastal Highway, RM366 million for the Sarawak Coastal Road, and RM252 million for Jalan Sultan Tengah and the New Santubong Bridge.

“In this respect, under Alternative Funding, RM2.27 billion is provided next year to fund our major ongoing core transport backbone,” he said.

He said this when tabling the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026 for its second reading during the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Monday.

Apart from the four major projects, the Sarawak Premier said the government has also set aside RM742 million for the construction of roads and bridges throughout the state in 2027.

Among the projects listed are the construction of a dual carriageway from Kemena Bridge to Bintulu Airport, the proposed Batu Kawa Road linking to Stephen Yong Road in Kuching, and the proposed road at Kampung Medong Seberang and Kampung Kekan Seberang in Dalat, Mukah.

The allocation also covers the construction and completion of a new road from Teku Pasai Siong to Kemuyang in Sibu, road paving works along Jalan Ulu Tinjar in Marudi, Miri, the Rural Bridges Transformation Programme, and emergency response works for damaged public infrastructure. -UKASnews

Prepared by: Jonnie Kiew
Photos: Hazrin Sunaini & Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Ryan Lim