50 RTP projects worth RM1.5 mil approved in Sarikei
KUCHING: Fifty Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects costing RM1.5 million have been approved in the Sarikei parliamentary constituency. Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the projects include the construction of village roads, maintenance of cemetery areas and upgrades of places of worship. “In addition, the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) had […]
Mechanism to expedite project implementation crucial
ASAJAYA: Sarawak needs to find a mechanism to speed up the implementation of projects that have been approved in the state, said Datuk Rubiah Wang. The Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) said the matter was because Sarawak was a little behind in terms of project implementation. “So, with the allocation channeled through […]
14 urban renewal projects valued RM510.5 mln approved
BY ABIGAIL MERTA GANGGANG A total of 14 urban renewal projects have been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with a budget allocation ceiling of RM510.5 million, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “These projects are currently at various stages of planning and implementation. One of the ongoing projects is the development […]
SUPP: Kuching flood mitigation project approved by BN in 2016, not DAP
KUCHING: The RM150 million Kuching flood mitigation project was approved by the previous Barisan Nasional government in 2016 under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), before the PH became the federal government. So, it was not the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government which approved the project, the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) reminded the DAP. SUPP women […]
201 out of 608 approved IRSDA projects done
KUCHING: As of the second quarter of 2022, out of 608 projects approved under Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA), 201 projects have been completed while 86 are being implemented and 200 projects are under planning. The IRSDA steering committee Chairman who is also the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performance Arts Datuk Seri […]
Mambong enjoying brisk socioeconomic development
KUCHING: Mambong is set to become well connected to other regions, including Tebedu, Serian, and Bau, with the implementation of carefully planned road projects, including the newly approved Temong/Tepoi/Sadir/Annah Rais Road, which will cost RM200 mln. Mambong incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg […]
Projects worth RM2.28m approved for Tellian
MUKAH: Various projects worth RM2.28 million mostly under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) have been approved in Tellian constituency last year. The approved projects were under the jurisdiction of the Kampung Tellian penghulu, who oversees Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu), Kampung Seri Tellian (Tellian Tengah) and Kampung Tellian Tradisi. According to a list shared by […]
Kampung Teh to get new hall
OYA: A new multipurpose hall costing about RM400,000 is expected to be built in Kampung Teh here in the near future. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the project began in 2016 with identifying a site for the hall, followed by soil-filling works costing RM140,000. She added […]
RM60 mln approved for MPP office complex
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM60 million for the development of a new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) office complex. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this when an MPP delegation paid a courtesy call on him at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya today. The delegation […]
Water treatment plant to benefit over 50,000 residents
KUCHING: A project to upgrade Bau Water Treatment Plant at a cost of around RM16 million has been approved by the state government with the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) as the implementing agency. This will address water supply disruption plaguing people in Bau town and surrounding areas. The project, which is fully funded by […]
