Long-awaited Kapit rural road project included in 13MP
KAPIT (Aug 1): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for including the construction and upgrading of 2,800km of rural roads nationwide under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which would include those in the former's constituency of Kapit.
Specifically, the Kapit MP mentioned the long-awaited road project covering Nanga Serau in Song to Nanga Seranau in Kapit.
'This would be part of the rural road development nationwide throughout the 13MP period (2026 to 2030).
'This is very good news for hundreds of longhouse families on the West Bank of Rejang River, who are still relying on river transport, which has been really hard after the express boat service covering Sibu-Kapit sector was discontinued in November 2021.
'As the member of Parliament for Kapit, I fully understand the pain and hardships of my constituents.
'Therefore, this announcement not only brings new hope, but also injects enthusiasm in me to continue fighting for more progress and fair access for the rural areas of Sarawak.
'We thank the Unity Government and the Prime Minister for the concern expressed through this announcement.
'This is proof that the voices of the rural people continue to be given attention in the national development agenda,' said Nanta.
Meanwhile, in his remarks, Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan hailed the 13MP Nanga Serau-Nanga Seranau road project as 'a gift to so many rural residents'.
'This road project is expected to be a catalyst for change, connecting the rural community with the local economic centre; thus opening the way to new job and business opportunities that have been hindered due to infrastructure constraints,' he added. 13MP alexander nanta linggi Kapit rural road
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