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Two new fire stations in pipeline

KUCHING: The planning for the establishment of two new Fire and Rescue Stations under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) – one in Batu Kawa and another in Kota Sentosa here is presently underway. Director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Datuk Khirudin Drahman, mentioned that the construction of both stations is anticipated to […]

Measures in place to address flooding woes in Kampung Jeriah, says deputy minister

SIBU: Several measures will be taken to solve the ongoing issue of flooding in Kampung Jeriah, particularly in Lorong 2B and 8. Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said among them are the drainage improvement works project which will divert rainwater from flowing into Kampung Jeriah and reduce flash floods. […]

Council meets target to complete projects

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has successfully completed several projects under its jurisdiction for the year 2022-2023. According to MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, some of the projects completed include repairing works at Taman Sahabat and Mayor Song Swee Guan Park in 2022; thermoplastic paint marking with the cost of RM962,548.49 and road […]

2,478 affordable housing units under 12MP

THE Sarawak government plans to deliver 2,478 units of affordable housing throughout the state under the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said his ministry adopts the National Affordable Housing Policy for the implementation of low-cost housing development which capped the pricing of […]

Sarawak allocates RM1.03bil for water supply upgrade in Serian Division

SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM1.03bil for the water supply upgrading project in Serian division. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the initiative is part of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The water supply in Serian Division needs to be upgraded and improved, where the Sarawak […]

Nine SWB projects worth RM673 million approved under 12MP

SIBU: Nine new projects have been approved under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) with a total scheme value of RM673 million. Sibu Water Board (SWB) general manager Abdul Malik Abdullah said five of these projects were recently approved during the Mid-Term Review of the 12MP this year. “For instance, the Salim Water Treatment Plant Upgrade […]

MPP to undertake new road project

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is set to undertake a new road project, creating an entrance to Jalan Ensing Timur from the Jalan Datuk Tan Men Chong Junction in Batu Kawa, in the near future. The construction plan for the two-lane road has been approved as part of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Council […]

Expert: Mental health institute a catalyst for tackling psychiatric issues 

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of a mental health institute (MHI) can be a catalyst in dealing with rising mental health-related issues in the country, according to a psychiatric expert. However, Dr A’isyah Che Rahimi of the Department of Psychiatry, Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Medical Sciences, said the functions of the institute must be fine-tuned […]

12MP set to achieve annual GDP growth of 5.0-5.5 pct; GNI of RM61,000 in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is on track to grow between 5.0 and 5.5 per cent per annum for the remainder of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), driven by domestic demand, particularly private sector expenditure. According to the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP MTR) 2021-2025 report, tabled in Parliament today, the gross national […]