Three major bridges to be built in Sarawak, says Najib

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak observes the model of the Batang Sadong Bridge after opening the over RM200mil infrastructure. Looking on are (from second left) Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadilah Yusof and Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

SIMUNJAN: Three major bridge projects, at a combined cost of RM1.4bil, will be built to connect Sarawak's coastal highway from Kuching to the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (Score).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Government has approved the building of the Batang Lupar Bridge at a cost of RM1bil, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2018.