Various developments in Asajaya due to political stability, says rep
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that political stability had enabled various developments in his constituency and in neighbouring constituencies to take place. “Once upon a time, Kota Samarahan was very secluded so there was no access to reach places like Asajaya and Muara Tuang, among others. “However, various developments were strategically […]
Be patient, Asajaya road users told
ASAJAYA: Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged road users in his constituency to be patient with the current poor road conditions. Karim, who is Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, said he was also concerned and wanted to see the road repaired and enlarged. “However, we also want development to […]
Abdul Karim prefers to stay put in Asajaya
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has confirmed that he will not stand in the Satok seat for the upcoming Sarawak 12th state election.The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president said he had grown fonder of Asajaya since he started his political career, and if possible, he would like to retain his seat in the […]
Retaining walls to facilitate coastal development
Retaining walls to facilitate coastal development KUCHING: Having retaining walls, dykes and levees built from Tambirat in Asajaya, Sebangan to Sebuyau at a cost of RM657 million is a great effort on the part of the state government to protect the shoreline and people from the ravages of the sea. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
Asajaya coastal embankment project to be completed next October
ASAJAYA: The project to upgrade the coastal embankment here involving an estimated cost of RM38 mln is expected to be completed by October next year. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also Asajaya assemblyman, said the project under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) covered a […]
HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY
Sixty-three-year-old Bidin Bujang of Kampung Moyan Ulu in Asajaya is happy and proud to participate in ‘Semarak Merdeka’, a recent pre-Malaysia Day programme. He knows that flag-waving is not a real measure of love for the country, but as an outward display of one’s patriotism it is appropriate and quite necessary especially as the country […]
Vaccination going on smoothly at Asajaya
ASAJAYA: The vaccination process in Asajaya is going smoothly, said its assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah after visiting the Asajaya Sports Complex today. “Thankfully, the process is going well, even though previously there were rumours, videos, and so on which made many Asajaya residents doubtful and worried about receiving the vaccine. “From what the […]
Fire destroys one house, damages another
ASAJAYA: An afternoon blaze destroyed a house and slightly damaged another in Kampung Asajaya Ulu here, today (May 14). No one was injured in the incident which happened at 2.25pm. Firefighters from Asajaya and Kota Samarahan stations were deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, the teams found that the house, along with the owner’s belongings, […]
Implement Undi 18 as soon as possible
ASAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) needs to address voter registration for those aged 18 as soon as possible, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister said he was pleased with Parliament’s decision on Undi 18. At the same time, he expressed hope that the Undi 18 plan (lowering of voting […]
Gifts of ‘bubur lambuk’ from Pemadam
KUCHING: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) Sarawak distributed ‘bubur lambuk’ (savoury porridge) to 1,000 people here and Asajaya in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. The simple handover ceremony was graced by Pemadam Sarawak chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at the 17th floor of Baitul Makmur II Building in Petra Jaya on Wednesday. […]
