Author: Tania Lam

Govt’s priority to improve rural infrastructures: MP

KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to make it a priority to improve basic infrastructure facilities such as roads, especially for those living in the rural areas. “Infrastructure development is also important for the socioeconomic development of the people, which is the main foundation of the nation’s economic wellbeing,” said Minister

Five-year development plan for Tanjung Datu being prepared

KUCHING: A development plan similar to the five-year 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is being worked out for Tanjung Datu, its assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said. To achieve this, a workshop entitled ‘Lundu Development Way Forward N3 Tanjung Datu Workshop’ was held to formulate a comprehensive development plan for the constituency

MP acknowledges Chinese role in developing Samarahan

SAMARAHAN: The Chinese community plays significant roles in helping to develop the state, especially in the economic sector, said Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang. She said this when receiving a visit from a delegation of Chinese community leaders at her office here which was shared by her Parliamentary Service Centre’s

Permanent hybrid ICU for Covid patients

KUCHING: A parking area at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) will be converted into a permanent hybrid intensive care unit (ICU) for COVID-19 patients so that the main hospital can operate in its normal manner. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said works would start in February, providing

Additional ventilation points at SGH

KUCHING: Thirty-six additional ventilation points that have been installed at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) are now being utilised. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government had provided RM1.3 million for this purpose.  “This means that if there is a need for them later, they are

Newly-minted YB breath of fresh air in Stakan

KUCHING: Newly-elected Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim is very much a man of action and he means what he says.  “We have been pleasantly surprised that the newly-minted YB has hit the ground running after a stellar win in the recently concluded Sarawak election,” said Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP)

Sarawak First policy made the difference in PRN-12: Naroden

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s ‘Sarawak First’ policy has changed the political landscape of Sarawak. Former Gedong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said this was a key factor for Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) landslide victory in the 12th state election (PRN-12), not only in

Transforming Sarawak’s western region

Gedong development master plan KUCHING: The Gedong development master plan will be implemented over the next five years, bringing development not only to Gedong but also the areas of Simunjan, Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Sebuyau, and Lingga. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan, which

Appreciation ceremony for Ibrahim’s polls victory

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branch of Muhibbah held an appreciation ceremony in connection with Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki’s victory in the recent 12th state election (PRN-12). The ceremony, held at a local hotel here on Tuesday (Jan 25), began with a prayer recitation by Imam Ustaz

RTP projects approved to improve residents’ quality of life

BINTANGOR: The state government has approved three more Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects in Meradong constituency. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, the first project is the upgrading of infrastructure at Rumah Ngipa, Sg Buloh Bintangor at a cost of RM50,000, which will solve the problem of a