New Serikin Immigration Complex to cost RM44 million
The new Serikin Immigration Complex will be built at a cost of RM44 million.
Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, Sarawak’s Deputy Transport Minister and Tasik Biru assemblyman, recently chaired a pivotal coordination meeting for the Serikin Immigration Post and Quarters project with construction scheduled to commence by the end of this year.
The construction scope is comprehensive, designed to facilitate both operations and staff welfare.
The complex will feature a primary building housing the Immigration Checkpoint, administrative offices, a prayer hall (surau), and a canteen.
To ensure a permanent enforcement presence, the project includes four units of two-story quarters for personnel.
Supporting infrastructure includes paved access roads, parking facilities, and a sophisticated drainage system utilizing reinforced concrete (R.C.) drains and large retention ponds.
The new complex is expected to be completed by 2027, and in operation by 2028.
It will integrate multiple government agencies to streamline border management with key tenants being the Immigration Department, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Customs, and the Health Department, alongside agencies for Agriculture, Fisheries (LKIM), Road Transport (JPJ), and Veterinary Services.
Notably, the new ICQS (Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security) facility is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Pontianak and Kuching, a journey that currently takes approximately six hours.
in addition, the Serikin Immigration Complex is set to play a dual role: securing the nation’s borders while simultaneously revitalizing the socio-economic landscape of the Serikin and Bau regions.
About Serikin
Located about 80km from Kuching, Serikin is a vibrant border town in Sarawak, Malaysia, renowned for its bustling weekend market.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the town transforms into a lively trading hub as merchants from neighboring West Kalimantan, Indonesia, cross the border to sell their wares.
This cross-border exchange offers a unique cultural melting pot where visitors can browse an extensive array of goods, ranging from intricately woven batik textiles and high-quality songket to hand-carved wooden furniture, traditional floor mats, and affordable household items.
It is a premier destination for those seeking a “two-country” experience and a glimpse into the shared Dayak and Malay heritage of Borneo.
News source: Henry Jinep FB, Suara Sarawak
