By DayakDaily Team
PANTU, Nov 15: The Sarawak government has allocated RM5 million for site preparation works for the construction of an Integrated Administrative Centre (IAC) as part of efforts to drive development and strengthen government service delivery in the area.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the site for the administrative centre has been identified, covering 50 acres near Kampung Sungai Merah.
“Once construction begins, the facility will indirectly help drive development in Pantu District through comprehensive planning, phased implementation, and close cooperation between the government and residents,” he said when officiating at the 17th edition of Pesta Pantu 2026 at Panggau Pantu on Saturday (Nov 14).
Meanwhile, Snowdan also highlighted the importance of expanding the road network and water supply system to improve residents’ living standards and well-being.
He said infrastructure projects currently being implemented included the construction of the Ipoh-Tuba-Muding-Mentu road at a cost of RM265 million.
The project has recorded between 15 and 20 per cent physical progress and is expected to improve connectivity and residents’ mobility upon completion.
Also present were Sri Aman MP Dato Sri Sophia Doris Brodie, Sri Aman Resident Mahra Salleh, Pantu District Officer Raca Mulong, Sarawak Agency for Development of Sri Aman (SADA) special administrative officer Alfred Geling Ason, Sri Aman District Council chairman Councillor Anthony Abell Chendan, Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam, and heads of government departments. — DayakDaily
