Redeems members visit Abang Johari
BY PENERANGAN KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today received a courtesy call from representatives from the Association of Research and Development Movement of Singai Sarawak (Redeems) at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya. Led by its president Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie, they expressed the association’s appreciation for the state […]
RM1 mln projects for Kpg Quop
KUCHING: Over RM1 million worth of projects have been allocated for the development of Kampung (Kpg) Quop this year. The projects include the implementation of roads, drainage, culverts, street lighting and access roads. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman and Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said these development funds came from Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah […]
RM200 mln plan to rehabilitate tourism in 2021 Budget
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government is serious in its efforts to assist tourism industry players in the country who have been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic for the survival of the industry. According to her, this was proven through the RM200 million allocation for the […]
RM200k for upgrading of roads
MERADONG: A total of RM200,000 will be allocated to upgrade five roads in Meradong. The allocation comes under the Meradong constituency Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project fund. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that the five roads to be repaired are Jalan Siew Bakong, Sungai Bakong; Jalan Ming Chiang, Sungai Meradong; Jalan Ming Hing, Sungai […]
RM55.8 million approved for 25 local authorities (LAs)
THE Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM55.8 million for 25 local authorities (LAs) including Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to implement 356 infrastructure projects this year. These projects include provision of street lightings, traffic lights, footpaths, roads, public toilets, drainage, town beautification and rural facilities and amenities, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas […]
RM80 million for rural development
MUKAH: The Sarawak government has allocated RM80 million in its 2021 budget to continue helping the poor repair their dilapidated houses under its home improvement programme, PPRMS. The Penambahbaikan Rumah Miskin (PPRMS) programme was financed from the state’s minor rural project (MRP) funds of the people’s representative, thus the acronym MRP-PPRMS. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]
RM83.3 mln to construct and repair schools
THE Sarawak government is set to provide funding amounting to RM83.3 million for the construction and completion of SK Agama Kuching No. 2; SK Ulu Segan, Bintulu; SK Maludam Betong; SK Merpati Jepang, SK Pulo, Kuching and SK Penasu, Daro, Mukah. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government was committed […]
RM540 mln to push digital economy initiatives
RM540 million has been set aside to further push the state government’s digital economy initiatives. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said to accelerate digitisation of the economy, good digital infrastructure was critical to boost business growth, creating greater economic opportunities, opening up the local economy as well as strengthening digital connection with […]
RM1.1 bln to develop agriculture sector in 2021
THE state government aspires to develop its agriculture sector into a technology-driven and competitive sector, ensuring food security and safety while creating wealth for the farming community. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, when tabling the 2021 State Budget, said a sum of RM1.123 billion would be allocated next year to implement various […]
RM250 mln for Tourism Ministry
THE Sarawak government will allocate RM250 million under the State 2021 Budget to the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture for various tourism programmes. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation would cover marketing and promotion, bidding for business events, the holding of festivals and events as well as tourism infrastructure […]
