Sarawak–Sabah Link Road (SSLR) to Boost Connectivity
The Sarawak–Sabah Link Road (SSLR) will directly connect Lawas, Miri, Long Lama, and Sabah, creating a route that bypasses Brunei. Spanning over 300 km, the RM7.4 billion project is expected to take at least five years to complete.
• Phase One: Kampung Gelugus (Lawas) → Long Lopeng Junction, started August 2021, ~40% completed, expected by Q4 2026.
• Phase Two: Covers Baram, Lawas, and Limbang with four major packages:
1. Mulu → Long Seridan (65 km)
2. Long Seridan → Nanga Medamit (108 km)
3. Long Lopeng → Long Komap, Ba Kelalan (63 km)
4. Rumah Aling → Long Lopeng (99 km)
Groundbreaking for Phase Two: September 11, 2025 (Nanga Medamit, Limbang)
—JKR Sarawak
The SSLR will significantly improve travel between Sarawak and Sabah, reducing reliance on routes through Brunei, though mountainous terrain may pose construction challenges.
Sarawak–Sabah Link Road: Connecting Communities, Boosting Growth
• Directly connects Sarawak and Sabah, bypassing Brunei.
• Reduces travel time for commuters and transporters.
• Improves access to towns and districts: Lawas, Long Lama, Limbang, Baram, and northern Sabah.
• Boosts local economies and attracts new investments.
• Supports tourism and eco-tourism by opening scenic destinations.
• Provides rural communities with better access to healthcare, education, and essential services.
• Creates jobs during construction and maintenance.
• Stimulates growth in logistics, transport, and roadside infrastructure.
• Strengthens regional connectivity and national integration.
• Reduces reliance on foreign transit routes.
• Improves emergency response capabilities.
• Promotes social and economic inclusion for previously isolated communities.
• Makes northern Sarawak and Sabah more connected, accessible, and prosperous.
