Sarawak has spent RM21.8 billion on 1,586 projects via its alternative funding model, with 71% completed, accelerating roads, water, power and digital networks.
KUCHING: Sarawak has invested RM21.8 billion under its alternative funding initiative to accelerate major infrastructure development across the state.
Second Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the model was introduced to ensure strategic projects could proceed without delay.
He stated the total number of projects is 1,586, with 1,127 projects or 71% completed.
A further 459 projects are currently at various stages of implementation, he said when winding up the debate on State Budget 2026 at the State Legislative Assembly.
Uggah, who is also the State Deputy Premier, said the mechanism has become a key driver in reshaping Sarawak’s physical and economic landscape.
This supports the state’s move towards high-income status under the Post-COVID Development Strategy 2030.
Major projects delivered include the Coastal Road Network, Second Trunk Road and the Sarawak water supply grid for stressed areas.
The initiative also covers the rural electrification scheme and digital infrastructure like telecommunication towers and the Sarawak Rural Broadband Network.
It supports the construction of educational facilities such as Sarawak international schools.
Projects implemented by regional development agencies are also funded through this model.
These agencies include the Upper Rajang Development Agency, Highland Development Agency, Northern Regional Development Agency and Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency.
