QR code to track distribution of water tanks

KUCHING: The use of QR codes (Quick Respond codes) on water tanks will enable the authority to track the distribution of water tanks to rural areas, said State Utilities Ministry permanent secretary Datuk Alice Jawan Empaling. She said the QR codes on the tanks would offer more efficient tracking for its implementing agency, Sarawak Rural […]

Over 35,500 water tanks for distressed areas

KUCHING: The distribution of the 35,534 units of water tanks throughout Sarawak is expected to be completed by end of February. Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Utilities Sarawak, Datuk Alice Jawan Empaling said the distribution under the Water Tank — Phase Three Programme has been implemented since October last year. “The supply and distribution […]

Plans for statewide gas distribution

By Nur Shazreena Ali & Noor Syahhira Hady KOTA SAMARAHAN: The state Utilities Ministry is planning to expand the coverage of gas distribution industry throughout Sarawak in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) by using virtual pipeline system (use of trucks fitted with cryogenic tanks to off-grid customers) and conventional pipelines. Permanent secretary to Ministry of […]

Unimas and Utilities Ministry ink MOU

By Nur Shazreena Ali & Noor Syahhira Hady KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Utilities Ministry has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) on building an effective ecosystem for the commercialisation of gas distribution. Permanent secretary to the ministry, Datuk Alice Jawan, said the MOU would provide opportunities for more locals to […]

SIDS activities to continue during RMCO

SIBU: All programmes and activities involving the ‘Kursi Penyelidikan Tan Sri Empiang Jabu’ (TSEJRC) will be continued during the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) president Datuk Ir Alice Jawan said that it must comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). “I am pleased to announce that all TSEJRC programmes and […]

SIDS receives RM7.6 million from state government

SIBU: The state government has allocated RM7.6mln to Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) for the development and empowerment of Dayak women in the state. SIDS president Datuk Alice Jawan said the allocation showed the commitment of the state government in making sure Dayak women were not left behind. “The total amount provided to SIDS by […]