KUCHING: The submarine cable project linking Sarawak and Johor is awaiting approval from the Indonesian government before a seabed survey is done on the project’s final route.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic), who disclosed this, said about 60% to 70% of the proposed cable route was through Indonesian waters.
As such, he said, Indonesia’s go- ahead was required before survey work could proceed.
“We are still awaiting approval for the proposed route to enable the seabed survey to be conducted, as the route under study and proposed for the cable will pass through Indonesian waters.
“We have submitted a letter to the relevant authorities, and once approval is obtained, all parties involved will proceed with the seabed survey to determine the cable’s final route,” he said after officiating the Surau Nurul Muslimin in Kampung Sungai Bedil, Petra Jaya, here yesterday, Bernama reported.
The Sarawak-Johor undersea cable project is among the initiatives to enhance telecommunications connectivity and high-capacity Internet links between Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula.
On the Asean Power Grid, Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said efforts to harmonise technical standards and requirements for its implementation were being coordinated through the Asean Centre for Energy based in Jakarta.
