Trans-Borneo Railway: Study and planning underway, says Sarawak transport minister

• Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the first interim report was presented on Oct 30 this year, and the feasibility study is expected to be completed by June 2026.

KUCHING (Dec 2): The Trans-Borneo Railway project is progressing steadily as its feasibility study continues under the coordination of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) Malaysia, with the Sarawak Ministry of Transport actively contributing to the process.

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin (pictured) said the first interim report was presented on Oct 30 this year, and the feasibility study is expected to be completed by June 2026.

“Since its commencement in June 2025, two technical workshops have been held with relevant agencies from Sabah, to review preliminary findings and strengthen planning coordination.

“A preliminary railway alignment has also been proposed and will continue to be refined in the study,” he said during the winding-up session for the ministry at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here on Tuesday.

The Trans-Borneo Railway project, seen as a transformative regional initiative, aims to strengthen connectivity, support economic integration, and improve mobility across Borneo.

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