The Miri–Marudi New Road Is Finally Here! Groundbreaking on November 15!
Will it really take only 30 minutes from Miri to Marudi?
A Historic Change for North Sarawak’s Transportation
The Sarawak government, through the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), is pushing forward the Miri → Marudi → Mulu → Long Panai → Long Lama (MMMLL) road project, which promises to revolutionize transportation in the North Sarawak interior. Residents will enjoy safer, more efficient, and comfortable land travel, while communities long dependent on river transport or old roads will finally experience unprecedented convenience.
MMMLL is short for Miri → Marudi → Mulu → Long Panai → Long Lama, a strategic new roadway connecting Miri through Marudi, Mulu (Kuala Miri Nau), Long Panai, to Long Lama. This project not only improves connectivity but also acts as a catalyst for economic growth, tourism, and community development along its route.
The project is a massive infrastructure investment of RM3.8 billion, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Marudi Light Industrial Area, officiated by Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak’s Premier.
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MMMLL: North Sarawak’s New Transportation Lifeline
The MMMLL project spans approximately 142 km, with an additional 33 km branch road. It consists of two main packages:
• Package 1: Miri → Marudi → Long Panai → Long Lama
• Package 2: Marudi → Mulu
The project includes 9 large bridges and 14 small bridges, plus road elevation and reinforcement in low-lying or soft soil areas. Once completed, it will connect seamlessly to the Second Phase of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR2), strengthening the northern Sarawak road network.
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Travel Time Cut Dramatically
• Miri → Marudi: Reduced from ~1 hour 40 minutes to just 30 minutes
• Marudi → Mulu: Only 90 minutes
• Long Panai → Long Lama: About 60 minutes
Road standards: Miri → Marudi will follow JKR R5, while Marudi → Mulu and Long Panai → Long Lama will use R3 standards. This ensures safer, smoother, and faster travel for residents and visitors alike.
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Boosting Tourism and Economic Growth
Previously, tourists visiting Mulu relied mainly on flights, limiting tourism growth. With the MMMLL road, overland access to Mulu becomes a reality, attracting more visitors and strengthening Marudi as the inland transport and commercial hub of North Sarawak.
The Sarawak government, through the Highlands Development Authority (HDA), has also approved a new water treatment plant and supply system in Long Panai, with a budget of RM15 million, planned for tender early next year. This ensures sustainable rural development and improved infrastructure for communities along the route.
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Benefits for Agriculture, Business, and Inland Communities
The road will make agricultural transport easier, reduce logistics costs, and support small businesses. It will connect major settlements such as Long Ukok, Long Linei, and Long Panai, improving school access, community safety, and basic services.
The MMMLL road is expected to be completed by 2030, providing seamless connectivity from coastal towns to inland communities, aligning with Sarawak’s Post-Pandemic Development Strategy 2030.
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Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony
• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Location: Marudi Light Industrial Area
Residents, community representatives, and media will witness this historic moment, especially those who will directly benefit from the new road.
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The Future Engine of North Sarawak
The Miri → Marudi road and the entire MMMLL project are more than just infrastructure—they are key drivers for economic transformation in North Sarawak. The benefits:
• Unlocking inland transportation bottlenecks
• Dramatically reducing travel times
• Increasing tourism capacity
• Establishing Marudi as a regional transit hub
• Supporting agriculture, business, and community development
• Providing safer and more efficient travel
After completion, Miri to Marudi will take only 30 minutes!
Imagine that—what used to be a 1+ hour journey, dodging ferries and winding roads, will now be a smooth 80–90 km/h ride on a JKR R5-standard road. Faster than scrolling through your social media feed!
This new road not only saves time but also becomes North Sarawak’s new transportation artery, connecting coastal and inland regions and boosting the local economy and communities. Sarawak seems to be saying: “Watch us race toward a more connected and prosperous future!”
Soon, Miri residents can easily head to Marudi for authentic Marudi fried kway teow 😎
