An October 15 update to the State Legislative Assembly divided the work into 21 state-funded projects worth RM408.38 million, one RM52 million Projek Rakyat project and 11 federal projects worth RM26.01 million.

Delivery is spread across agencies including JKR, LCDA, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, SEDC and local councils. The projects are statewide; the fact that the update was delivered in Kuching does not place them all in the city.

Proposals are assessed for readiness, value for money, sustainability and their expected contribution to tourism and local communities. The assessment also considers associated costs and engagement with utilities and other agencies.

For residents and tourism operators, the next useful information is project-by-project progress, location and service availability. The aggregate value alone cannot establish an opening date, a local job offer or an attraction that visitors can use now.