Official Website of Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak

1.	What is MIPD?
	MIPD is the acronym for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development.
2.	When was MIPD established?
	MIPD was established on 1^st August, 1963. The first Minister was YB Encik Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, now the 7th Head of State of Sarawak.
3.	Where is MIPD?
	MIPD is located at Level 4, Baitulmakmur 1, Medan Raya, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak.
4.	Who are the current Minister and Deputy Ministers of MIPD?
	Minister: The Honourable Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas
	Deputy Minister: (1) The Honourable Ir. Aidel Lariwoo (Infrastructure Development) (2) The Honourable Dato Majang Renggi (Port Development)
5.	Who is the principal officer of MIPD?
	The principal officer of MIPD is the Permanent Secretary.
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.
7.	What are the subjects and agencies under MIPD?
	Subjects and Agencies under MIPD are summarised in the table below:

Agencies/Department	Subjects
Pubic Works Department ….more	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.
Kuching Port Authority ….more	Management of Ports
Rajang Port Authority ….more	Management of Ports
Miri Port Authority ….more	Management of Ports
Tanjung Manis Port Authority	Management of Ports
Samalaju Port Authority	Management of Ports
Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation ….more	Management of Dockyard and Marine Engineering Services.
Watching brief over	(a) Road, Air and Sea Transportation; (b) Airports and Airfields; and (c) Liaising with Federal Ministries and Agencies on matters relating to Infrastructure Development.

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