Serian:The government has approved three projects to construct and upgrade immigration complexes and posts along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, with a total investment of RM172 million. This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the projects include an upgrade to the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex in Serian, which is valued at RM100 million and expected to be completed by January 2029. Additionally, the Serikin Immigration Post and Quarters in Bau, costing RM50 million, is scheduled for completion in December 2027. The construction of the Telok Melano Post and Quarters in Sematan, valued at RM22 million, aims for a December 2028 completion.

The ministry also indicated that five other Sarawak border development projects have been approved under a special nationwide border development allocation totaling RM1 billion. These projects include upgrading and repair works for the Tedungan ICQS Complex in Limbang, valued at RM5.4 million and expected to be completed by October 2027, as well as the Pandaruan ICQS in Limbang, which is scheduled for completion in November 2026 at a cost of RM1.8 million.

Completion dates for the Serudong-Simanggaris and Bantul-Lumbis ICQS complexes in Sabah remain undetermined. The Bantul-Lumbis ICQS, approved at RM38.1 million, is in the procurement process, with the tender period running from September 23 to October 21 and site possession scheduled for January 11, 2027. The Serudong-Simanggaris ICQS project, approved at RM5 million, awaits final decisions on the development boundary point between Malaysia and Indonesia.

KDN clarified that the previously announced figures of RM819 million for the Serudong-Simanggaris ICQS and RM367 million for the Bantul-Lumbis ICQS do not reflect actual expenditures to date. The actual allocation and expenditure will consider implementation progress and ongoing procurement processes.