KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has showcased its key infrastructure achievements and technological innovations that were completed in 2025, reflecting its vital role in connecting communities and supporting the state’s development.
Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, commended the department for its dedication and professionalism.
He highlighted the tangible impact of PWD projects across Sarawak.
“When roads link longhouses and kampungs to towns, when bridges shorten journeys and save lives, and when schools, hospitals, clinics, and public buildings rise from the ground – that is PWD. You build more than infrastructure; you build access, opportunity, and hope,” he said at the PWD Gala Dinner on Friday night (Jan 23) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
In 2025, PWD completed eight major bridges, including the Marudi, Muara Lassa and Tun Taib Mahmud bridges, as well as the Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge at Sungai Bintangor, the first bridge of its kind in Malaysia with its distinctive three-legged cable-styled design.
“These bridges are engineering marvels that serve as lifelines connecting our people and expanding economic opportunities,” Uggah said.
The department also built 1,795 kilometres of roads, ensuring connectivity from coastal areas to highland communities.
“Our mission is to ensure no Sarawakian is left behind as we journey towards 2030,” he added.
Uggah also commended PWD’s technological initiatives, including the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Unit.
“By integrating AI into project monitoring, asset management, and design processes, we are leading in Smart Engineering. This ensures infrastructure is built faster, more sustainably, and cost-effectively,” he said.
He noted that Sarawak is vast and diverse, spanning towns, cities and remote interiors, yet the team continues to serve with professionalism, resilience and commitment despite challenging terrain, harsh weather, and tight deadlines.
“That is not just engineering, but also service and sacrifice,” he said, acknowledging the dedication of PWD staff.
