Besides security, what other major benefit will the roads provide?

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The border security roads are also meant to improve access to Sarawak’s highlands, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries

Tan Sri James Masing said the road network is intended not only for security, but also to provide vital local connectivity and international access. He added that the plan would enable access to the highland region along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border and allow entry to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
They are designed to connect Sarawak’s highland border areas
Masing said the road network aims to provide connectivity to the highland region along the border of Sarawak and Kalimantan. The proposed route is planned to run from Biawak to Serikin and Engkilili, passing through multiple locations including Lubok Antu, Long Banga and Bario, before ending in Lawas town.
The roads are meant to open up national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
He stated that the network is also meant to allow access for “rich national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.” This is presented as a key purpose alongside connectivity to the border highlands.
The programme is framed as part of broader planning discussions
Masing said an in-depth study should be carried out with priority given to four sections, including the Baleh section and feeder road, Engkilili/Lubok Antu and Batang Ai section, and the Baram section and Tinjar feeder road. The scope discussed in a mini lab covered how the roads relate to planning items such as the State Socio-Economic Transformation Plan (2016-2030) and the 12th Malaysia Plan Strategic Thrusts.
The network is planned across a large border stretch with feeder roads
The border road network is estimated to total about 1,032km, with feeder roads of 610km, and an estimated cost of RM24 billion. Implementation is described as running from 2020 to 2030 and beyond, with the project briefing attended by agencies including the state Public Works Department (JKR), Immigration Department and Royal Customs Department.

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