By Lian Cheng
KUCHING, May 28: The development of Sarawak’s new international airport and deep sea port in Kuching will involve private sector investments and not only funded by the Sarawak government.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said the private sector, local multi-national and
international corporations have expressed interest to spearhead the projects.
He said to further enhance the infrastructure planning of these two projects, he visited Abu Dhabi, where he studied their integrated sea and air ports.
“Built on reclaimed land, Abu Dhabi’s port is one of the busiest in the Middle East, exemplifying how innovation and technology can transform a port into a major logistics and trade hub.
“By learning from global models like Abu Dhabi, whose ports connect seamlessly with international locations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia, we can better design Sarawak’s global linkages and domestic connectivity,” said Abang Johari when presenting his ministerial winding up address at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly here today.
He said a Memorandum of Understanding between Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Bintulu Port Holding Berhad
was signed during the visit to foster long-term cooperation in the development and enhancement of port infrastructure, maritime logistics, and port-related services in Bintulu Port and other areas of mutual interest.— DayakDaily
