1.   Policy Formulation on Infrastructure and Port Development.

2.   Planning and Development of Physical Infrastructure and Port Facilities.

3.   Co-ordination of the activities of Agencies under MIPD:

• Public Works Department;
• Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation;
• Kuching Port Authority;
• Rajang Port Authority;
• Miri Port Authority;
• Tanjung Manis Port Authority; and
• Samalaju Port Authority

4.   Co-ordination of ferry services.

5.   Watching brief over:

• Airports and Airfields; and
• Liaising with Federal Ministries and agencies on matters relating to infrastructure and port development.

6.   Management of State Trust Funds:

•  The Infrastructure Development Trust Fund.