URGENT intervention is needed from the government to close long-standing infrastructure gaps in rural Sarawak, says Baleh assemblyman, Nicholas Kudi Jantai.
He said that while the 2026 Sarawak Budget demonstrates the government’s clear commitment to inclusive development, critical issues in his constituency must not be overlooked.
“People in the interior cannot continue waiting. Road access, basic facilities and healthcare services must be improved immediately for the safety and future of our communities,” he said.
He said this when debating on the Supply (2026) Bill 2025 during the DUN sitting today.
He added that several areas in Baleh still lack fundamental infrastructure, including proper roads to five longhouses and to SK Mujong Tengah, where students rely on river transport and unsafe logging routes.
He also highlighted the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the resettlement of five longhouses in Tunoh, affecting close to 200 families since 1974.
“The unresolved land status continues to hinder planning for essential utilities, economic development and long-term community growth,” he said.
He further raised concerns about the poor condition of Klinik Sungai Tunoh, citing dilapidated staff quarters, unreliable electricity due to ageing generators, inconsistent gravity-fed water supply, and the absence of an official ambulance or transport vehicle.
“Insufficient staffing and unsafe working conditions put basic healthcare access at risk for the remote population,” he said.
