DUN Sarawak: RM988 million to continue the development of KUTS

KUCHING, Oct 12: Government of Sarawak allocates RM988 million to continue development of Kuching City Transportation System (KUTS) next year.

Prime Minister of Sarawak, Deputy High Commissioner Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that RM124 million was also allocated to Sarawak Metro to support the operation of the system including the pioneering phase and ensure operational readiness before commercial service starts.

"Under alternative financing initiatives, RM988 million will be allocated next year to continue the development of KUTS.

"In addition, the budget also allocates RM124 million to Sarawak Metro to support operations including the pioneering phase and ensure full operational readiness before commercial services start", he said.

He said this while presenting the Sarawak Budget 2027 at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference, today.

According to him, Sarawak continues to strengthen efforts towards the future of clean energy through the implementation of the hydrogen-powered Autonomous Transit Flow (ART) pioneering in 2026, before the system is fully expanded from 2027.

The pioneering line will operate from Rembus Depoh in Samarahan to Northbank in Stutong, with the support of hydrogen-powered intermediate buses and a hydrogen production plant at Rembus Depot.-TVS