RM462.23 mln to improve water supply, infrastructure in Samarahan Division
SADONG JAYA: The state government has allocated a total of RM462.23 million to improve the water supply system and infrastructure in Samarahan Division since 2018. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the allocation was to develop 23 impactful water supply projects from Kota Samarahan to Sebuyau, including the Sarawak […]
RM5 mln more for Balai Ringin Mini Stadium
BALAI RINGIN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved an additional RM5 million to be added to the previously approved RM10 million allocation for the development of Balai Ringin Mini Stadium, bringing the total allocation to RM15 million. The RM5 million was requested by Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan […]
Culture and arts industry suffers loss of RM85 mln due to Covid-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: Those involved in the culture and arts industry have suffered losses amounting to about RM85 million within a period of one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. In light of this, she sees the need to restore the culture non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to enable […]
RM400,000 for heritage centre in Long Terawan
BARAM: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved an allocation of RM400,000 for the development of a gallery or heritage centre at Long Terawan. The intended purpose of this centre is to display historical artefacts as well as awards won by locals, including in water sports such as the Baram Regatta. Mulu […]
Apply for SKM loans, cooperatives told
ASAJAYA: Cooperatives in the state are encouraged to apply for business loans from Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (SKM). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar clarified that SKM does not provide ‘out-and-out’ grants in big amounts. “However, SKM has big financial resources to be given out as loans to assist […]
PH Sarawak, PSB yet to reach consensus
KUCHING: A consensus has not yet been reached between Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) due to differences in principles, political objectives and goals. PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the issue of seat allocation is still in discussion as PSB’s political struggles are not clear and on top of that […]
RM5.6 mln federal fund for Sarawak bus firms
MIRI: A total of 11 stage bus companies in Sarawak will receive the Temporary Assistance Fund for Stage Bus Operators (DBSPB) for the year 2021-2022 through an allocation of RM5.6 million from the federal government. The agreement to receive the funds was signed between Sarawak’s Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) director, Razami Mohamad Jamali, and […]
RM6.4 mln for Batu Kawa Road
KUCHING: Batu Kawa Road here will be upgraded in three phases with the federal government’s funding of about RM6.4 million. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the road project included the upgrading of 1.42km of Batu Kawa Road from Malihah Matang junction to Batu Kawa Bridge costing about RM1.5 […]
Army to help through Jiwa Murni programme
GEDONG: The Army has planned a total of 17 projects to be implemented here under the Jiwa Murni programme. Army chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain said the state government had allocated RM1.5 million to bring the projects to fruition. He said the projects included repairs on 12 dilapidated houses, building of three small […]
Saberkas allocates RM246k for the needy
By Nur Ashikin Louis & Crystal Wong KUCHING: Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) has allocated a sum of RM246,000 to assist the needy under the Saberkas Prihatin programme. Its president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the welfare assistance will benefit flood, landslide and fire survivors as well as needy families. It will also cover […]
