Betong, Sri Aman and parts of Sarikei has a huge potential to be the State food basket region and a net food exporter by 2030, constructing the airport is a logistic necessity if Sarawak is to export fresh food and farm products to the global market.
Rivers are vital in driving socio-economic development. Among many other roles, they provide sources of fresh clean water, help generate hydroelectric energy, irrigate agricultural land, and acts as a foundation for new settlements.
Salah satu visi Kerajaan Sarawak dalam Strategi Pembangunan Pasca COVID-19 (PCDS 2030) adalah untuk memastikan pembangunan mampan dan persekitaran yang bersih serta sihat untuk generasi akan datang.