MIRI: Construction of the long-awaited road connecting the villages of Tutoh to Marudi, Miri, Limbang, and Long Lama will begin in 2025.
Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, emphasised that the Sarawak government, under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), remains committed to fulfilling its promises to the people, even if it takes time.
“The GPS government has promised this road, and we will make good on that promise,” he said.
Gerawat was speaking during a dinner gathering hosted by the Persatuan Dicu Kitah, Long Terawan on Friday night here.
The road project, first announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will provide crucial connectivity between the rural communities in the Tutoh area and key urban centres, boosting accessibility and economic opportunities for the region.
In addition to the road project, Gerawat updated the community on ongoing initiatives in Long Terawan, including a clean water supply plant and the reconstruction of Rumah Jambu.
Although these projects may not be completed by Irau Easter next year, he assured residents that efforts would continue until they are ready, even if there are some delays.
Financial contributions were also highlighted during the event.
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting, Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau, and Gerawat together pledged a total of RM50,000 towards local community projects, with RM10,000 each from Ting and Ngau, and RM30,000 from Gerawat himself.
