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Borneo Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak, Netherlands explore strategic partnership for proposed New Kuching International Airport
Lee (ninth right) and other members of the delegation in a photocall after the meeting. KUCHING (July 3): Sarawak and the Netherlands are exploring broader areas of collaboration in airport design, operations, and sustainable aviation practices, particularly in relation to the proposed New Kuching International Airport (NKIA). Both parties engaged in meaningful discussions on the future of Sarawak's aviation sector during a meeting today, with a particular focus on the NKIA project. The meeting also formally introduced Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO), recently appointed as the Lead Consultant for the NKIA feasibility study. The Dutch delegation, led by the Netherlands' Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Jacques Werner, included representatives from the Dutch aviation industry. They paid a courtesy visit to Sarawak Transport Minister, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, at his office. The feasibility study, conducted in partnership with local consultant Jurutera Jasa (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, is expected to be completed within nine months. It will cover critical components including site evaluation, airspace analysis, demand forecasting, environmental and social impact assessments, economic and financial analysis, preliminary concept planning, and regulatory compliance. Lee warmly welcomed the Dutch delegation and expressed appreciation for the Netherlands' continued involvement in Sarawak's infrastructure development, especially in the aviation sector. 'The development of a new international airport is crucial to supporting Sarawak's long-term economic growth and enhancing regional connectivity. 'We are pleased to work with experienced international partners such as NACO to ensure this project is guided by global standards and best practices,' he said in a statement after the meeting. The visit also marks a strengthening of bilateral ties between Sarawak and the Netherlands, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in advancing the state's aerospace development and related industries. With over 75 years of experience, NACO has delivered more than 700 airport projects worldwide, including major international hubs such as Changi (Singapore), Incheon (South Korea), Hamad (Qatar), Frankfurt (Germany), and Amsterdam Schiphol (Netherlands). NACO's extensive expertise in airport planning, engineering, and operations positions it as a strategic partner in realising Sarawak's aviation ambitions.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'wak wants to develop aviation sector in collaboration with Holland, says state minister
State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin (wearing a yellow striped tie) welcomes the Dutch delegation's courtesy visit. KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to develop its aviation sector in collaboration with the Netherlands, with a particular focus on the proposed new Kuching international airport. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin welcomed the Netherlands' interest and involvement in Sarawak's aviation infrastructure and development during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Dutch aviation industry representatives here on Wednesday (July 2). The delegation was led by Dutch ambassador to Malaysia Jacques Werner. A key highlight of the meeting was the introduction of Netherlands Airport Consultants (Naco), which has been appointed as the lead consultant for a feasibility study on the new Kuching international airport. The study is being conducted in partnership with local consultant Jurutera Jasa Sdn Bhd and scheduled for completion within nine months. "The development of a new international airport is crucial to support Sarawak's long-term economic growth and enhance regional connectivity," Lee said in a statement on Thursday (July 3). "We are pleased to work with experienced international partners such as Naco to ensure this project is guided by global standards and best practices." The feasibility study includes site evaluation, airspace analysis, demand forecasting, environmental and social impact assessments, economic and financial analysis, preliminary concept planning and regulatory compliance. The meeting also explored broader areas of potential collaboration in airport design, operations and sustainable aviation practices. This is in line with Sarawak's goal of becoming a regional transport and logistics hub through the development of an aerotropolis, the statement said. "The visit reflects the strengthening of bilateral ties between Sarawak and the Netherlands and underscores the importance of international collaboration and expertise in advancing Sarawak's aerospace development and related industries," it added. COMP SABAH & Sarawak keywords:
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak appoints Dutch consultants for new Kuching Int'l Airport feasibility study
The current airport will be replaced by a new, state-of-the-art facility located in Tanjung Embang, Samarahan Division. – File photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (May 26): Sarawak has appointed Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) as lead consultant to do a feasibility study on the new Kuching International Airport in Tanjung Embang. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the Netherlands-based international consultant will partner local company, Jurutera Jasa (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, to carry out the study, which is scheduled to be completed by February next year. 'This strategic collaboration brings together world-class international expertise and vital local knowledge to ensure a comprehensive and high-quality study. It will be a thorough assessment,' he said at a press conference during the State Assembly sitting here today. Lee said the consultant will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study, which includes assessing and verifying potential airport sites based on technical, operational, environmental, and strategic criteria. This will be followed by a detailed analysis of the preferred site to determine its long-term viability and sustainability. Lee also said his ministry expects the airport development to be completed within five to six years after the feasibility report is finalised. 'The report will also include a financial model, so the development does not need to be fully funded by the state government. We are open to other investors, including public-private partnerships,' he said. He said NACO was selected after a thorough evaluation of its technical qualifications, financial proposals and relevant experience to ensure the consultant can meet Sarawak's strategic aviation development goals. Earlier, when winding up the debate for his ministry, Lee said the joint venture has marked a significant milestone in the early planning phase of the airport. 'Under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the next phase will focus on creating a detailed aerotropolis master plan and airport design, covering terminal capacity, runways, facilities, and transport connectivity to support future growth in passenger and cargo traffic. This phase will lay the groundwork for the airport's construction,' he said. – Bernama
