Deputy Premier of Sarawak Visit - Mukah Division
Posted on 07 Aug 2024
Source of News: Corporate Communication Branch
Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Deputy Premier Sarawak, Second Minister for Finance and New Economy & Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak had commenced the third day of going on the ground by visiting the following project sites:
a) Proposed Upgrading and Pavement Improvement / Rehabilitation Works along the Existing Coastal Roads Remaining Works for Package PB-10A;
b) Proposed Upgrading and Pavement Improvement / Rehabilitation Works along the Existing Coastal Roads Remaining Works for Package PB-10B; and
c) Cadangan Pembinaan Semula Sekolah Daif di Negeri Sarawak di Bawah Peruntukan RM 1 Billion (Fasa 2) Pakej 12: SK Dua Sungai, Mukah.
Ts. Haji Abdul Talib bin Jarni, Divisional Engineer (JKR Mukah) had briefed Deputy Premier on projects implemented in Mukah Division, specifically for Coastal Roads Network, updating everyone on the latest status of the roads and bridges that are being constructed. YB Datuk Amar in his speech stated that Sarawak people will be able to enjoy a comfortable journey from Kuching to Limbang when all the planned routes are completed, especially for Coastal Roads, whereby people no longer need to solely rely on ferry services. He added that this had only been made possible due to JKR Sarawak's initiative of One Month Pledge, where JKR Sarawak has the right to terminate underperforming contractors who are unable to achieve the targeted project progress in one month.
Also present were YB Datuk Ir. Aidel bin Lariwoo, Deputy Minister (MIPD), YB Encik Royston bin Valentine, N.57 Tellian, Encik Kueh Lei Poh, Resident (Mukah), JKR Sarawak Top Management, officers from MIPD, JKR Sarawak, consultants and contractors.