Sarawak ID
| 1. | What is MIPD? |
| MIPD is the acronym for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development. |
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| 2. | When was MIPD established? |
| MIPD was established on 1st August, 1963. The first Minister was YB Encik Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, now the 7th Head of State of Sarawak. |
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| 3. | Where is MIPD? |
| MIPD is located at Level 4, Baitulmakmur (formerly MASJA), Medan Raya, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak. |
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| 4. | Who are the current Minister and Assistant Minister of MIPD? |
| Minister: The Honourable Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. James Jemut Masing ....more | |
| Assistant Minister: The Honourable Datuk Haji Julaihi bin Haji Narawi .... more |
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| 5. | Who is the principal officer of MIPD? |
| The principal officer of MIPD is the Permanent Secretary. |
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| 6. | What are the core functions of MIPD? |
| The core functions of MIPD are policy formulation, planning and development of physical infrastructures and port facilities. |
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| 7. | What are the subjects and agencies under MIPD? |
| Subjects and Agencies under MIPD are summarised in the table below: |
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Agencies/Department |
Subjects |
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Pubic Works Department ….more
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State Public Works and Buildings; Control and Maintenance of State Roads and Bridges; Road Safety; Federal Public Works undertaken in Sarawak; Ferry Services; Wharves and Jetties. |
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Kuching Port Authority ….more |
Management of Ports |
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Rajang Port Authority ….more |
Management of Ports |
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Miri Port Authority ….more |
Management of Ports |
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Tanjong Manis Port Authority |
Management of Ports |
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Samalaju Port Authority |
Management of Ports |
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Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation ….more |
Management of Dockyard and Marine Engineering Services. |
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Marine Department (Relating to State Matters) |
Buoys and Lights. Waterways, Merchant Shipping Laws for Ships under 15 tonnes. |
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Watching brief over |
(a) Road, Air and Sea Transportation; (b) Airports and Airfields; and (c) Liaising with Federal Ministries and Agencies |