Mawilla 4 to be strategic submarine transit point

Up and coming: Mohd Nizam (right) pointing out the Mawilla 4 project site to Zulhelmy (left) during a visit to the area in Muara Tebas, Kuching. — Bernama

KUCHING: The new naval base to be built in Muara Tebas will serve as a strategic transit point for submarines, says Navy Chief Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain.

He said this is due to the site’s favourable maritime conditions, with naturally deep waters reaching 14m, making it a suitable and strategic location.