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Borneo Bulletin, Monday July 15, 2019
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Royal Birthday
National infrastructure
Various infrastructure projects have been
extensively implemented in the country
over the years, in particular to support the
goals outlined in the country’s Vision 2035
national development plan
| Hakim Hayat |
INFRASTRUCTURE development plays
a pivotal role in enriching the quality
of life of the people and boosting
economic growth. Towards this end,
various infrastructure projects have been
extensively implemented in the country
over the years, in particular to support the
goals outlined in the country’s Vision 2035
national development plan.
Infrastructure expenditure in Brunei
remains strong as the country pivots
towards economic diversification by
creating new and downstream industries,
and boosting employment opportunities
for Bruneians.
Thelatestglobalcompetitivenessreport
released by the World Economic Forum
(WEF) indicated that the country is making
major strides in overall infrastructure
development, scoring high among the
Southeast Asian economies.
‘Remain steadfast’,
Sultan reminds countrymen
Inhis titah tousher in 2019, HisMajesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal BolkiahMu’izzaddin
challenge our conventional skills and
require us to enhance our existing
skills and undergo lifelong learning, His
Majesty stressed.
“From such far-reaching economic
effects, we need to provide appropriate
policies toforgeregional and international
cooperation, especially in the context of
networking in the ASEAN region, where
we need to strive towards an ASEAN
Community. By doing so, we are able to
ascertain the success of the present and
future generations,” His Majesty said.
Temburong Bridge
Fast taking shape is the construction
of the Temburong Bridge, which is
slated to be completed by the end of
the year. Covering a total distance of
Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji
Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi
Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan
of Brunei Darussalam said that amid the
projected economic growth this year,
Bruneians must not be complacent as
many challenges lie in wait.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
(4IR) is one of the many challenges
faced by global economies today, His
Majesty said, also advising increased
participation in global networks to
upgrade national productivity and
opportunities and ensure that Bruneians
fulfil the prerequisites for standards and
regulations and are able to adapt to
digital technology.
The monarch added that this requires
Brunei to enhance cooperation with
other nations. In the global economic
network, Bruneians need to take the
existing opportunities, including in the
ASEAN region whereby ASEAN e-trade
has the potential to increase from
USD30 billion in 2016 to USD200 billion
by 2025.
The technological developments
brought about by 4IR will however
30km and spanning the width of Brunei
Bay, the Temburong Bridge Project will
link Jalan Utama Mentiri in the Brunei-
Muara District and Jalan Labu Estate in
Temburong.
Once completed, the mammoth 30km
bridge, one of the largest construction
projects in the country, will allow
commuters tobypassLimbangandthe four
immigration checkpoints along the current
route, reducing travel time between the
two districts to only 30 minutes.
The bridge’s construction reached
a milestone on February 28 with the
installation of the final girder box. The
installation completed the construction
of the 13.35-km Marine Bridge, the
largest section of the Temburong Bridge
Project.
Temburong Bridge