SIBU, Oct 21 — Once known for its timber industry which flourished during the 1940s and 1950s, Sibu, which rely mostly on commercial activities, now need to put itself on the right track so as not to be left behind in Sarawak’s bid become a high-income and developed state by 2030.
In the Sibu district, the projects to be implemented include the upgrading of the Kong Yit Khim Road as a dual carriageway linking Durin Bridge and Lanang Bridge as well as a new 9km road linking Kemuyang to the Teku Pasai-Siong Road. Apart from the infrastructure development, focus on economic activities is also being given to enable Sibu to achieve its vision, with one being the development of the shipbuilding industry which had generated RM279 million worth of exports for Sarawak in 2018, RM349 million in 2019 and RM168 million up to October 2020.
According to Awang Tengah, his ministry had completed the RM11.7 million Rantau Panjang Phase I upgrading works and is now undertaking the development of an additional 8.4984 hectares for the Rantau Panjang Phase II project which is expected to be completed by end of 2022. Already been proposed is the setting up of a modern large scale commercial pig farming area has been proposed at Sungai Selabi in Selangau district.
The settlement covering the Nanga Tada, Nanga Ngungun, Nanga Jagau, Kabah and Ngemah areas will be equipped with comprehensive infrastructure to enhance the socio-economic status of the people.
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