KUCHING, Jan. 23 -- Sarawak's infrastructure drive continued to gain momentum in 2025, with the Public Works Department (JKR Sarawak) recording a 97.39 per cent utilisation of its development allocation and completing eight major bridges across the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

He said the completion of the bridges marked a significant milestone in strengthening connectivity and stimulating economic activity throughout Sarawak.

"These bridges are engineering marvels and lifelines that allow seamless travel while opening up greater economic opportunities for our people," he said during the JKR Sarawak Grand Excellence Gala 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching last night.

The bridges completed are the...