KUCHING: A series of strategic new road projects proposed to be implemented under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) are expected to reshape the connectivity landscape in Serembu.
Serembu assemblyman Datuk Miro Simuh said RM25 million had been allocated for road connection to open new areas in his constituency.
He said the road projects to be implemented under the GKCDA are to enhance accessibility, safety and reliability for scattered clusters of rural homes in the extended kampong area.
He said he had identified several key routes within the Serembu state constituency, including access roads leading to agricultural settlements, heritage and tourism sites.
“Our two major road projects are in the Krokong area. One is the RM14-million road that connects Krokong to Pejiru and another is the RM4-million road to connect Kampung Puak to Tegora.
“We are also going to link Kopit and Segubang with the new route that cost about RM2 million,” he told Sarawak Tribune.
Miro said so far two shorter roads, implemented under GKCDA, had been completed – the road from Jalan Tai Shin Ja to Serembu Eco-Park and the Ropi farm road.
Serembu Eco Park is a jungle retreat near Mount Serembu, offering unique stays or unique accommodations, a floating restaurant, wooden bar, swimming pool, and outdoor activities like hiking amidst boulders and lush greenery, ideal for nature lovers seeking escape from Kuching (about 28 kilometres away) with rustic vibes.
There, visitors can enjoy the natural landscape, camping, and exploring trails.
He said the two roads cost RM700,000 each, adding that the Jalan Ropi road benefits five villagers.
“All the roads that we have planned to build under GKCDA funding are meant to link the newly open up areas as I have no issue with linking the villages to the main road,” he added.
“I can say that all the existing villages in Serembu are 100 per cent connected with roads. Actually my area has no issue with connectivity – electricity, water, telecommunication, all considered 100 per cent.”
Miro said as far as the GKCDA allocation for road projects is concerned, he is prioritising new areas with considerably high population density, active agricultural activity, and pressing logistical needs.
He believed that the new and improved road network is expected to support local economic growth.
This is because better access allows farmers to deliver produce to markets more efficiently, encourages tourism into heritage and eco-tourism spots in Serembu, and facilitates emergency response during medical or weather-related incidents.
As Serembu continues to develop, these road projects represent a significant step toward narrowing the infrastructure gap between rural settlements and urban centres.
Miro said the new road connectivity is not simply about smoother travel, but about greater opportunity, accessibility and quality of life for future generations.
