KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- In a bold move to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate socioeconomic growth in East Malaysia, the Federal Government has embarked on a game-changing infrastructure project, the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR).

Spanning across the states of Sarawak and Sabah, this ambitious initiative is set to redefine accessibility, safety, and economic integration in the heart of Borneo.

The project, divided into two major phases, SSLR1 and SSLR2. The SSLR represents a long-term strategic effort under the Madani government framework to bring equitable development to the rural interiors of East Malaysia, where accessibility has long been a challenge.

Historically, travel between certain parts of Sarawak and Sabah requir...