Synopsis: Urban Development Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh announced new ferry services for Parit Bugis, Bukit Huang, and Nanga Payang, aiming to serve residentsBefore expanding to the Pasi-Tanjung Manis Road
Urban Development and Resources Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh announced plans for a ferry service to link Parit Bugis, Bukit Huang, and Nanga Payang. This collaboration involves the ministry and Sarawak Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Aidel Lariwoo.
The ferry service aims to meet the needs of residents, particularly those in Nanga Payang’s longhouses, located within a seven-kilometer radius from the ferry landing point. Highlighting the demographic diversity, Datuk Len Talif Salleh noted that Bukit Huang is predominantly Chinese, Parit Bugis is mainly Bugis Malay, and Nanga Payang is primarily Iban.
Discussions on these development plans occurred during a meeting with Kuala Rajang assemblyman, focusing on Minister Aidel’s initiatives for the Batang Rajang Crossing Project and the Pasi-Tanjung Manis Road.
Stressing the urgency of these projects, given residents’ reliance on boats to reach Sarikei, Len Talif Salleh assured active collaboration between the Public Works Department and the ministry to finalize the ferry service implementation plan and expedite the Batang Rajang Crossing Project on the Pasi-Tanjung Manis Road.
However, challenges loom as the Batang Rajang Crossing Project awaits approval from the Kuala Rajang state assembly during the upcoming session. Len Talif emphasized the need for smooth progress in development projects to overcome potential obstacles.
