FAQ - General
| 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. |
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| 3. | Where is MIPD? |
| MIPD is located at Level 4 & 5, Baitulmakmur 1, Medan Raya, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak. |
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| 4. | Who are the current Minister and Deputy Ministers of MIPD? |
| Minister: The Honourable Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas |
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| Deputy Minister: (1) The Honourable Ir. Aidel Lariwoo (Infrastructure Development) (2) The Honourable Dato Majang Renggi (Port Development) |
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| 5. | Who is the Head of Department for MIPD? |
| The Head of Department for 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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Department/Agecy |
Subject |
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Public 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 Port |
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Rajang Port Authority ….more |
Management of Port |
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Miri Port Authority ….more |
Management of Port |
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Tanjung Manis Port Authority |
Management of Port |
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Samalaju Port Authority ...more |
Management of Port |
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Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation ….more |
Management of Dockyard and Marine Engineering Services. |
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Watching Brief over |
(a) Roads and Buildings; (b) Airports and Airfields; and (c) Liaising with Federal Ministries and Agencies on matters relating to Infrastructure Development. |