By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 15: Minister for Transport Sarawak, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, will request the relevant divisions within his ministry to look into a proposal for the development of a Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) at Apau Koden, aimed at improving air connectivity for 27 Kenyah and Penan villages in the Kedaya Telang Usan area.
According to a press statement, Lee acknowledged the importance of improving air connectivity in remote areas and said the Ministry would follow up on the application, including examining local air transport needs and the feasibility of the proposed STOLport.
The proposal was submitted by representatives of the Kedaya Telang Usan Development Committee (Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Kedaya Telang Usan) during a courtesy call on Lee today.
The committee proposed the construction of a STOLport with an 800-metre runway to improve accessibility for remote communities, facilitate travel for local residents and support agricultural activities, tourism and socio-economic development in the area. – DayakDaily
