River

In a defining session of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, the state laid out a bold and integrated vision for its transport future, weaving together sustainability, technology, and community-focused development into a coherent roadmap for progress. This comprehensive strategy, underpinned by the landmark 2026 State Budget and a suite of progressive legislation, marks Sarawak’s decisive commitment to transforming its transport ecosystem in alignment with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, a blueprint for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future.

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.

River corridors are crucial not only in their capacity to prevent an area from being affected by long-term riverbank erosion.