Source: Sarawak Tribune

The federal Cabinet has agreed to give up federal rights over 3,655.60 hectares of Rajang Security Command (RASCOM) land to the Sarawak government.

The areas named are Nanga Tada, Nanga Jagau, Nanga Ngungun and Nanga Sekuau. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana said three of the four affected resettlement areas are in Ngemah, and the handover should make planning easier for local needs.

Why it matters

Once the land comes under the Sarawak government, the focus can move to basic development that residents have been waiting for: roads, clean water, electricity, telco coverage, education, healthcare, housing and local economic opportunities.

Anyi called it a historic decision, saying the issue had been raised repeatedly in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly.

Location: Ngemah / Sibu Division
Details: 3,655.60 hectares of RASCOM land to be transferred to Sarawak government

Source: Sarawak Tribune

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