The Lassa Muara Bridge won the 2026 Road Engineering Award

KUCHING, 13 Oct: Sarawak Department of Public Works (JKR) has won the Road Engineering Excellence Award 2026 for the category of Large-scale Projects worth over RM100 million through Lassa Muara Bridge project in Bukah Division.

JKR Sarawak in a statement today announced that the awards were given by the Malaysian Road Engineering Association (REAM) to recognise the most outstanding road engineering projects constructed in Malaysia.

"This achievement is also highlighted when four of the nine projects shortlisted are projects under JKR Sarawak", according to the statement.

The four projects are the Lassa Muara Bridge, Marudi Bridge, Sebauh Bridge and Access Road to the South Zone of Kuching International Airport.

The awards were presented by the Minister of Public Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, at the 13th Malaysia Highway Convention and Exhibition 2026 as well as the Sixth International Highway Federation Asia Pacific Regional Congress in Kuala Lumpur today.

The awards were presented by JKR Sarawak Director, Datu Dr Cassidy Morris.

JKR Sarawak said the victory of Lassa Muara Bridge reflects the technical expertise, dedication and close cooperation of all parties involved in the planning, design and construction of the project.

The department also appreciated the Government of Sarawak for its continued support, and congratulated the project team, consultants, contractors and all parties who contributed to the success.

"This recognition is an incentive for JKR Sarawak to continue to uphold engineering excellence as well as improve the quality of delivery of infrastructure projects for the welfare of the people", according to the statement.