FAQ - GeneralFAQ - General
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What is MIDT? |
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MIDT is the acronym for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Transportation.
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When was MIDT established? |
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MIDT 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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Where is MIDT? |
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MIDT is located at Level 4, Baitulmakmur (formerly MASJA), Medan Raya, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak.
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Who are the Minister and Assistant Ministers of MIDT? |
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Minister: The Honourable Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. James Jemut Masing ....more |
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Assistant Minister: The Honourable Datuk Haji Talib bin Zulpilip
.... more |
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Assistant Minister: The Honourable Datuk Lee Khim Shin .... more
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Assistant Minister: The Honourable Encik Liwan Lagang .... more |
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Who is the principal officer of MIDT? |
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The principal officer of MIDT is the Permanent Secretary.
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What are the core functions of MIDT? |
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The core functions of MIDT are policy formulation, planning and development of physical infrastructures and communications facilities.
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What are the subjects and agencies under MIDT? |
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Subjects and Agencies under MIDT are summarised in the table below:
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Agencies/Department
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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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Sarawak Rivers Board ….more
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Regulation of Riverine and Coastal Traffic, and Provision and Maintenance of Public Facilities for Riverine and Coastal Transportation.
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Kuching Port Authority ….more
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Management of Ports
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Rajang Port Authority ….more
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Management of Ports
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Miri Port Authority ….more
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Management of Ports
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Tanjong Manis Port Authority
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Management of Ports
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Samalaju Port Authority
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Management of Ports
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Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation ….more
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Management of Dockyard and Marine Engineering Services.
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Marine Department (Relating to State Matters)
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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
on matters relating to Infrastructure
Development.
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