DUN Sarawak: 30 major development projects approved in DUN Murum

KUCHING, Oct 14: A total of 30 major development projects were approved in the DUN area covering various sectors including education, infrastructure, agriculture and public facilities.

Murum State Advisory Council (ADUN) member, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said, out of the total, eight projects have been completed, 13 are underway, while nine others are in tender or pre-contractual documentation stage.

According to him, the amount does not include small-scale projects implemented under the allocation of Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), Sarawak Poor People's Housing Improvement Program (PPRMS) and Small Rural Projects (MRP).

"Among the projects that have been completed are Swastika River Agriculture Station, construction of new building of National School (SK) Metalun, Swastika Small District Office and 16 units of teacher quarters of National High School (SMK) Bakun", he said.

He said this while discussing the Additional Supply Bill (2026) at the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference today.

Meanwhile, Chukpai explained that the projects underway include the Apau Koyan Sports Complex, the Apau Koyan Cultural Heritage Arts Centre, Sungai Asap Digital Village and construction of new SK Tegulang building.

Following were several clean water supply projects and the classification of road infrastructure in rural areas to improve the convenience and well-being of local people.

"I am grateful that as many as 30 major development projects have been approved in DUN Murum during this period, not including small projects implemented through the allocation of RTP, PPRMS and MRP", he said.

According to him, the nine projects that are still in pre-contractual stage include the development of agricultural stations, government quarters, pump houses and Smoked River Quarters, as well as entrepreneurial facilities and settlers.

In the meantime, he paid tribute to the Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the leadership of the Government of Sarawak Joint Party (GPS) for their continued commitment in driving development in DUN Murum area.

He hoped that the ministries and executive agencies would continue to strengthen monitoring and accelerate procurement process to ensure all approved projects can be implemented and completed on schedule.

"I hope the ministries and executive agencies will continue to strengthen monitoring, accelerate procurement processes and ensure that projects approved can be completed on schedule", he explained. - TVS