Topographical challenges and scale did not hinder the implementation of utility projects in Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 21: The expanse and challenging terrain in Sarawak have not prevented the implementation of utility projects in the region.

Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said that the geographical scope of Sarawak as well as the challenges of landforms and logistics requires comprehensive cooperation between relevant ministries, departments, agencies and companies to ensure utility projects can be implemented according to people's needs.

"We know that Sarawak is so vast in terms of its size and very challenging topography as well as its population which are located everywhere throughout the entire Sarawak basin with logistics and transport challenges.

"Although we have improved a lot, it remains a challenge for us in carrying out the tasks entrusted to us", he said while addressing the Sarawak Ministry of Utility and Telecommunications Awards Council during the Second Meeting for the Fifth Session of the 19th DUN State Legislative Assembly (DUN) here yesterday.

According to him, despite the challenges and problems inherited from the past, implementation of utility projects can be effectively deepened through support and cooperation of various agencies, including Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and others.

At the same time, he said, ministries along with departments, agencies and related companies have brought together nearly 10,000 workers to ensure basic facilities can be provided to people across Sarawak.

"What we're doing is people-oriented and so we can't run away from public observation and evaluation from time to time.

"I believe based on what we have achieved, we are doing well because the feedback from our team is very good and we don't stop there", he added. - TVS