Sarawak to prioritise Bintulu-Samalaju rail link under Trans-Borneo Railway plan

Sarawak to prioritise Bintulu-Samalaju rail link under Trans-Borneo Railway plan

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari speaking to reporters. – Ukas photo KUCHING (May 30): The Sarawak government will prioritise the proposed Bintulu-Samalaju railway alignment as the first phase of the state’s rail development, given the area’s rapid industrial growth and high volume of cargo movement. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the proposed rail project forms part of the broader Tran…

Premier: Bintulu-Samalaju rail first, no decision yet on southern Sarawak extension

By Shikin Louis KUCHING, May 30: Sarawak will prioritise the Bintulu–Samalaju rail alignment as the first phase of its rail development, with no firm decision yet on extending the network to southern Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg clarified that the proposed rail project is part of the broader Trans-Borneo Railway initiative involving Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia, but the immediate focus for Malaysia is on studi…