Sarawak's second trunk road to boost state development, says Uggah


SEBUYAU: The Sarawak Second Trunk Road (STR) project is expected to bring significant benefits to the state's development process, notably by reducing travel times and improving access to remote interior areas.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said upon completion, the RM1.055bil project is anticipated to reduce travel time between Sibu and Kuching to approximately three hours.

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