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The Sarawak government says it is looking to build 4,402 km of new roads in the state by 2030, but will need funding to the tune of RM24.8 billion to accomplish the task, Bernama reports.
Deputy chief minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said that the proposed roads – which aims to connect more than 1,000 existing roads and all 5,000 settlements in the state – would require RM1.9 billion a year to build for every 338 km if they are built within the 14-year period at the projected cost.
“Whether the government has the money to build those roads or not is another question. But out of interest I am telling you that Sarawak alone collects approximately RM2 billion a year in goods and services tax (GST), while we need RM1.9 billion a year to build the roads until 2030,” Masing told reporters.
He ventured that GST was a good means for the government to collect funds for infrastructure development to compensate for the low price of oil and gas. “You can see the connection there, that if we keep the money collected from GST we have more than enough to fulfil our dream of connecting the whole of Sarawak. We have the money, but do we have the political will to influence the (federal) government to allow that to happen,” he added.
He said that a proper discussion will be held on whether some of the GST money could be used to build the roads, adding that he would bring up the matter for discussion with the state government. “The spirit to fight for what is required by Sarawak is important and I am sure the federal government will appreciate that and will understand the need for us to develop,” Masing stated.
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For the ex-CM to drive his new birthday gift Bentley … whist Sarawakians still live without electricity and piped water… hurrah
actual cost 19b, cover back may 7 “gift” balance .4 own acc.
please refer to the billionaire pm..
now everyone empty ur pockets..
Najib can donate this road with all corrupted money return.
Najib alredi donated 1000km wangan. Oppo politikus bila lagi? Duit dari US tak mau pakai?
It was revealed during Sarawak Election that Sarawak has a reserves of about RM20 billions. Use part that money to fund the development la. Don’t keep harping that Malaya is not helping them or plundering their wealth.
What about road maintenance cost in the long run?
Hopefully with the added connectivity, the collections will also increase in tandem to increased maintenance costs.
But to increase collections in GST, there needs to be increased consumption which can only come from increased population.
The thing about our Gov is build then ignore. And this statement:
“Whether the government has the money to build those roads or not is another question. But out of interest I am telling you that Sarawak alone collects approximately RM2 billion a year in goods and services tax (GST), while we need RM1.9 billion a year to build the roads until 2030″
explains everything. In other words, they never leave any money for maintenance. No wonder our political funds seems to be running on donations, they never save for rainy days. Such pity…
sarawakian havent ready for the ubah.. 1tangki 10kg rice then undi jibby..
Cuz sarawakians dun preach hatred?
Boleh, but make sure after that the road tax is raised.
End of day will the cost soar up to 40bil?
Does make roads made by gold so pls take from Ex cm taib top corrupt in the world yuk
28.4 bil half go to corruption.
Don’t come to SEMENANGJUNG for donation. We are poor here.
kurang makan “extra mealss$ss”.
When reach 2030, lagi cakap tunggu funding $28.4b x2, baru boleh buat project
that amount for 4,400km road equals to RM6mil per km. Judging by the photos above, i dont see that road quality acceptable for RM6.5mil per kilometre
Rubbish la u.. ur statement just by simple math and photo (not photos)..
over here we pay for everything and we get peanut over there they just enjoy they life and have everything free. Our gorverment licking their balls
excuse me, but fyi, we sarawak is the biggest supplier of petroleum in malaysia for the last few decades until this very day, every year contributes hundreds of billions to petronas and government…..it’s not too much to ask for 1.9 billion per year in return, is it?
and fyi, we are the actual ones who eat peanuts here…..come to sarawak and see for yourself.
Well you Sarawakians are free to come and work here in KL. Are we allowed the same treatment?
Wanna free then migrate to srwk la..
Spend more on public transport facilities (which dont necessarily need to use roads) please.
Fossil fuel is non-renewable energy.
untung la sarawakian got their free road highway etc.. thanks to their great minded leader..federal cant say no anymore to you guys.. We ? expecting another hike on PLUS..
I bet the rm28 billion will wax lots palm of cronies…
Govt project always bloated, overpaid, delayed, below standard, and surely brings fat profit the cronies….
Ultimately, Sarawak and Sabah need their fair share of monetary incentives for development. But then again, nothing is ever going to happen. So, just get a trusty Land Rover and kit it up to make the road trip tolerable.
Smart move. Use west to cover east
Contractors are keeping their fingers crossed. Privitisation or nego-tender? You scratch my back, I massage your back, ma.
$$$$ kaching!! $$$