S'wak to complete major bridge projects to replace ferry services by 2025, says CM

By SHARON LING

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Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021
2:50 PM MYT

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KUCHING: Sarawak aims to complete its major bridge projects to replace ferry services by 2025, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Chief Minister said the projects included the Batang Lupar bridge, which will replace the Triso ferry service where an accident on New Year's Day claimed nine lives after the vehicle they were in plunged into the river.

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S'wak to complete major bridge projects to replace ferry services by 2025, says CM