Trans-Borneo Railway still awaits decisions on funding, routes despite completed study
By Amanda L KUCHING, Oct 14: The federal government is reviewing the completed feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway before deciding on its priority routes, funding arrangements and implementation plans. Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway, undertaken by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, was completed on Aug 7, 2026, with the final report subsequently presented to the…
The federal government is reviewing a completed feasibility study for the Trans-Borneo Railway to determine priority routes, funding, and implementation plans.
Feasibility study for Trans-Borneo Railway was completed on Aug 7, 2026.
Final report presented to the project’s Steering Committee for consideration.
Government is evaluating technical, financial, and environmental aspects of the project.
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KUCHING, Oct 14: The federal government is reviewing the completed feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway before deciding on its priority routes, funding arrangements and implementation plans.
Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway, undertaken by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, was completed on Aug 7, 2026, with the final report subsequently presented to the project’s Steering Committee for consideration.
Responding to a question from Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang during the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting today, he said the final report had been presented to the project’s Steering Committee for consideration.
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