KUCHING, Oct 19: A RM445 million expansion of Miri Airport will boost its capacity from two million to four million passengers annually.
Sarawak Ministry of Transport continues to work closely with the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transport Malaysia and the Works Ministry Malaysia (JKR Malaysia), on the Miri Airport Upgrading Project.
“Following continuous engagement by my Ministry with various agencies, the project ceiling has been approved at RM445 million.
“The upgrading will increase the airport’s passenger handling capacity from 2.0 million to 4.0 million passengers per annum, while enhancing its overall facilities and operational capability,” said Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin during his ministerial winding-up speech at Sarawak Legislative Assembly here today.
