Kota Samarahan, Petra Jaya to take 20 minutes’ drive only via Sejingkat Bridge, says Premier

Abang Johari Tun Openg

By Shikin Louis

SADONG JAYA, Nov 1: Kota Samarahan and Petra Jaya will be a 20-minute drive once the Sejingkat Bridge is completed, says Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He shared that the Sarawak government has planned a comprehensive masterplan for Sadong Jaya, Asajaya, and the surrounding areas, extending from Sebuyau to Lingga in Sri Aman and connecting through Samarahan to Simunjan and Gedong.

“Firstly, we are building a dual-carriageway with four lanes from Kampung Tambirat junction, passing through Sadong Jaya and continuing to Gedong. Another road will be linked through Sadong Jaya.

“Once these roads are open, residents will be able to develop their lands, especially for modern agriculture, and we will also be able to expand residential areas.

“Meanwhile, with the new road through Kampung Beliong, connected via the new Sejingkat Bridge, it will only take 20 minutes to reach Petra Jaya. This entire area will be interconnected as we extend development from Beliong to Tanjung Embang,” he said when officiating the new Masjid Darul Iman in Sadong Jaya here today.

The construction of the RM365 million Sejingkat Bridge crossing the Sarawak River is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed on June 25, 2025.

A photo of Masjid Darul Iman, Sadong Jaya.

On the other hand, the Darul Iman Mosque was originally built on Nov 21, 2000, on a site of 1.678 hectares, with a construction cost of RM2.27 million.

At the end of 2006, ablution and restroom facilities were constructed adjacent to the mosque, at a cost of RM100,000, to enhance the comfort of the congregation.

The mosque has recently undergone another upgrade to enhance its beauty, featuring a new building with four minarets, with an approved allocation of RM11.25 million from Abang Johari.

The project began on Nov 26, 2021, and has been completed on August 16, 2024.

Also present were Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) and Asajaya assemblyman Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) and Sebuyau assemblyman Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi; Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang; Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) and Sadong Jaya assemblyman Datuk Aidel Lariwoo; Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi who is also responsible for Islamic Affairs; Chief Political Secretary to Premier, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman; and Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) president Datuk Misnu Taha. — DayakDaily