Proposed Kuching international airport could contribute RM1.8b annually to Sarawak GDP by 2050, says state minister

The New Kuching International Airport could add RM1.8 billion annually to Sarawak's GDP by 2050 under a high-growth scenario.

A feasibility study forecasts the airport to support 37,919 jobs and bolster tourism and aviation industries.

Increased passenger traffic might generate RM3.99 billion in tourism receipts by 2050, boosting investment and economic growth in Sarawak.

KUCHING, Oct 19 — The proposed New Kuching International Airport (NKIA) at Tanjung Embang could contribute approximately RM1.8 billion annually to Sarawak’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2050 under a high-growth scenario.

Sarawak Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the projection was among the findings of a feasibility study conducted by Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO).

“The study also projected that NKIA could support approximately 37,919 full-time equivalent jobs across the wider economy. During construction, Phase One could support around 9,393 jobs annually over the projected six-year construction period.

“NKIA has the potential to create wider economic opportunities in tourism, aviation services and supporting industries, including air cargo, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft parts manufacturing, as well as aerotropolis development,” he said.

Lee said this when winding up the debate for his ministry at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here, today.

He said the completed study has concluded that Tanjung Embang is technically and operationally feasible for the proposed airport development.

“The study also projects that increased passenger traffic could generate RM3.99 billion in tourism receipts by 2050. These benefits could attract new investments, strengthen local businesses, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth across Sarawak,” he added. — Bernama

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在高增长情景下，到 2050 年，古晋新国际机场每年可为砂拉越的 GDP 增加 18 亿令吉。

可行性研究预测，该机场将创造 37,919 个就业岗位，并促进旅游业和航空业的发展。

到 2050 年，客运量的增加可能会为砂拉越带来 39.9 亿令吉的旅游收入，从而促进投资和经济增长。

古晋，10 月 19 日讯——拟建于丹绒恩邦的新古晋国际机场 (NKIA) 在高增长情景下，到 2050 年每年可为砂拉越的国内生产总值 (GDP) 贡献约 18 亿令吉。

砂拉越交通部长拿督斯里李金新表示，这一预测是荷兰机场顾问公司（NACO）进行的可行性研究的结果之一。

该研究还预测，NKIA项目可为整个经济领域提供约37919个全职工作岗位。在建设期间，一期工程预计在六年建设期内每年可提供约9393个工作岗位。

“NKIA 有潜力在旅游业、航空服务业和配套产业（包括航空货运、飞机维修、修理和大修 (MRO)、飞机零部件制造以及航空城发展）方面创造更广泛的经济机会，”他说。

李显龙今天在砂拉越州立法议会（DUN）结束其部门的辩论时发表了上述讲话。

他表示，已完成的研究得出结论，丹戎恩邦在技术和运营上都适合拟建机场。

“该研究还预测，到2050年，客运量的增长将为砂拉越带来39.9亿令吉的旅游收入。这些益处有望吸引新的投资，增强当地企业实力，创造就业机会，并刺激砂拉越的经济增长。”他补充道。——马新社

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