By DayakDaily Team
SARIKEI, Nov 13: A total of 90 development projects under the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA), valued at RM1.52 billion, are on track and expected to be fully completed by 2028.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news, Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that in 2025, two small-scale projects in Dalat worth RM5 million and RM6 million have been implemented, while six others valued at RM89.2 million are currently in the tendering process.
By the fourth quarter, 23 additional projects valued at RM498.9 million are slated for tender.
He added that in 2026, 26 projects worth RM467.73 million will go to tender in the first quarter, followed by 27 projects worth RM366 million in the second quarter. In the third quarter, three projects valued at RM37 million will be tendered, and the remaining four projects worth RM56 million are expected to be tendered by 2027.
“By 2026, nearly all 90 RADDA projects will have entered the tender process. Some projects are expected to be completed within 12 to 36 months, and full implementation of all projects is projected by 2028,” he said after chairing the RADDA Steering Committee Meeting 2/2025 at the Sarikei Resident Office today.
He noted that overall project implementation is proceeding smoothly, despite minor delays caused by factors beyond control.
“The close collaboration between steering committee members, elected representatives, and implementing agencies has ensured RADDA’s operations run efficiently and meet their objectives,” he said, while urging all agencies involved to play their part in ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Len Talif further explained that RADDA projects focus on basic infrastructure development, including roads, clean water supply systems, riverbank erosion protection, and industrial area development. He highlighted RADDA’s comprehensive approach, which involves simultaneous implementation across multiple divisions and collaboration with various stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen.
On community involvement, Len Talif said RADDA adopts a bottom-up approach, with projects based on community needs submitted through elected representatives.
“This ensures that projects meet local priorities and deliver direct benefits to residents,” he said. — DayakDaily
