KUCHING, May 10 – Anthony Loke said the transfer of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak government is expected to be finalised within the next few months after key legal.
And pricing matters were resolved. He said the final agreement is awaiting Cabinet approval before the official handover can proceed.
The Federal and Sarawak governments have agreed in principle on a RM1.8 billion acquisition value for the port.
Loke also announced that a RM445 million upgrade project for Miri Airport has been approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
With works expected to begin this year to improve connectivity in Sarawak’s rural areas.
