RM1.25 bln IRSDA projects approved, 512 of 637 completed to boost Samarahan devt

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Apr 29: A total of RM1.254 billion or 83.61 per cent of the RM1.5 billion allocation no has been approved as of the first quarter of 2026 for projects under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA), reflecting steady progress in development across the Samarahan Division.

According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who is also IRSDA Steering Committee chairman said that out of 637 planned projects, 512 projects or 80.38 per cent have been completed.

He added that 32 projects (5.02 per cent) are currently under implementation, while 87 projects (13.66 per cent) remain in the planning stage. Another six projects (0.94 per cent) have been cancelled due to specific factors including route overlaps.

“RM236.13 million, or 15.74 per cent of the allocation, covers projects still in the planning stage, while RM9.78 million (0.65 per cent) is recorded as IRSDA pool savings,” he said when chairing the IRSDA Steering Committee Meeting No. 1/2026 held here today.

He stressed the importance of continuous monitoring and proactive action by implementing agencies to ensure planned projects are expedited for the benefit of the people.

“Effective coordination is crucial to ensure that all planned projects can be implemented smoothly and deliver maximum impact to development and community wellbeing,” he added.

Abdul Karim who is also Asajaya assemblyman encouraged more project handover programmes for completed developments to be carried out by elected representatives in their respective areas, as part of efforts to showcase government delivery to the public.

During the same event, the IRSDA Bulletin 2025 and the Book of IRSDA Project Listings and Localities were also presented to all elected representatives in the Samarahan Division.

The publication documents all 637 development projects implemented since the establishment of IRSDA, covering three parliamentary constituencies namely Kota Samarahan, Batang Sadong and Batang Lupar. — DayakDaily

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