Fed govt approves RM172 mln to upgrade ICQS, immigration posts in Sarawak
By DayakDaily Team KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13: The government has approved three projects to construct and upgrade immigration complexes and posts along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border at a total cost of RM172 million, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN). In a written reply published on the Parliament website, KDN said the projects include upgrading the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex in Serian, valued at RM100 million, expected to be completed in…
KDN explained that it also approved five Sarawak border development projects under a special nationwide border development allocation totalling RM1 billion.
According to the ministry, these projects include upgrading and repair works for the Tedungan ICQS Complex in Limbang, valued at RM5.4 million and expected to be completed in October 2027, as well as the Pandaruan ICQS in Limbang (RM1.8 million), scheduled for completion in November 2026.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), the construction of the Bantul-Lumbis ICQS, approved for RM38.1 million, is currently in the procurement process, while the construction of the Serudong-Simanggaris ICQS remains contingent on the decision on the development boundary point between Malaysia and Indonesia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13: The government has approved three projects to construct and upgrade immigration complexes and posts along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border at a total cost of RM172 million, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).
In a written reply published on the Parliament website, KDN said the projects include upgrading the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex in Serian, valued at RM100 million, expected to be completed in January 2029.
“The construction of the Serikin Immigration Post and Quarters in Bau (RM50 million) is scheduled for completion in December 2027, while the construction of the Telok Melano Post and Quarters in Sematan (RM22 million) is expected to be completed in December 2028,” the ministry said in response to a question from Datuk Ali Biju (PN-Saratok) regarding the RM1 billion allocation spent by the government to upgrade ICQS facilities in Sarawak.
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