KUCHING, May 22 — A proposal to build a railway line to connect Sarawak and Kalimantan will require a higher level of discussions between the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia, Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said.
“It is just a suggestion from YB Stakan. This involves between the two countries we will have to submit it to the Ministry of Transport,” he told a press conference after winding up for his ministry at the State Assembly here today. He said the state government must consider drafting preliminary plans on the matter as it can ease the process of exporting goods to and from Kalimantan.
“One of the fundamental aspects that we need to focus on is to enhance our connectivity with Kalimantan, especially through land transport and air connectivity,” he said.
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