BETONG, April 20 -- The state government will proceed with implementing projects in Sarawak that have been suspended by the federal government, since they will greatly benefit the public, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said today.

He said the projects included a 5.7-km long Lupar River bridge, a 3-km long Lassa River bridge, and a RM30 million secondary school in Meludam.

"Although these projects have been suspended, we in the state government will proceed with their implementation as they are for the benefit of the people, especially those in the rural areas," he said at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of Kampung Meludam extension scheme phase one and the village's mosque.

"What we have pledged in t...