KUCHING, Oct. 29 -- Sarawak is keen to draw lessons from Sichuan's success in developing an extensive and environmentally sustainable transport network, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

The deputy premier led a delegation for a courtesy call and technical briefing hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Transport in Chengdu, China yesterday.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) today, Uggah said Sarawak's engagement with Sichuan was both timely and strategic, given the geographical and environmental similarities between the two regions.

"Sichuan's success in developing an extensive and award-winning road network across complex terrains offers valuable insights for Sarawak as we ...