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Malaysia projects moving forward

The Malaysian Government is pushing ahead with five key infrastructure projects in Sarawak state during 2019. These will be worth over US$115 million. A new access road will be built to Kuching Airport, while Kota Samarahan's route 8101 will be upgraded.
November 9, 2018 Read time: 1 min
The 3491 Malaysian Government is pushing ahead with five key infrastructure projects in Sarawak state during 2019. These will be worth over US$115 million. A new access road will be built to Kuching Airport, while Kota Samarahan's route 8101 will be upgraded.

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