Infrastructure to be main thrust of Greater Kuching development agency


Sarawak Deputy Food Industry, Commodity And Regional Development Minister Martin Ben (second right) chatting with (from left) Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep and Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan at the Greater Kuching development strategy lab. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Infrastructure development - particularly roads and telecommunications - will be the main focus of the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency, says a Sarawak deputy minister.

State Deputy Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Martin Ben said infrastructure was one of five main thrusts for the overall development of the Greater Kuching area, which covers the hinterland of Kuching and Serian divisions.

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