Gas find holds out much promise to locals
KUCHING: The discovery of gas at the Hadrah-1 wildcat exploration well of Block SK411 located in the shallow waters of Balingian holds out the potential of benefitting Sarawakians in a big way through the participation of companies and also manpower deployment. Sarawak Oil and Gas Workers Association (Sogwa) president Jamal Abdullah said there would also […]
Balingian community leaders attend empowerment programme
BALINGIAN: Some 100 community leaders here attended a community policing @ empowerment programme on Thursday (Oct 14). Its objective, among others, was to empower community leaders to monitor, coordinate and arrange activities at their respective areas. It was also to increase awareness about the dangers of Covid-19, and to enhance compliance of virus prevention standard […]
Approval of projects based on priority
MUKAH: The total value of projects applied by the people in the Balingian constituency annually is between RM12 millions and RM15 millions, said Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. He pointed out that the amount far exceeded the total annual allocation of RM5 millions given to each state constituency by the Sarawak government. He added all […]
45 organisations receive RM973,000 in MRP grants
MUKAH: A total of 45 various organisations in Balingian constituency received RM973,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants today (Aug 18). Majority of the recipients are parent-teacher associations, and sports and recreation clubs. The simple handover of cheques ceremony was held at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here, and present to give out the grants was […]
MP donates boat to fire brigade
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD BALINGIAN: Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib has donated a boat for the use of the Balingian Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS). The handover of the boat was deemed very timely to facilitate PBS Balingian in carrying out rescue work. Hanifah said such a boat was much needed in view of difficulties […]
Tanker truck driver killed in crash
MUKAH: A tanker truck driver was killed in an accident along Jalan Serupai, Balingian here today (Jul 15). State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said firefighters were despatched to the scene to extricate the victim who was pinned to his seat in the lorry’s cabin. “Upon arrival, the firemen found the tanker truck, which was loaded […]
Anjung Usahawan a boon to traders and buyers alike
BALINGIAN: Farmers here and its surrounding areas will now find it easier to market their produce, thanks to the Anjung Usahawan Balingian, which started operations last Sunday (June 27). With more than 50 stalls, this building is not only a boon to the farmers, most of whom come from Kuala Tatau, Kuala Balingian, Balingian and […]
Rep visits vaccination centre
BALINGIAN: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi visited the vaccination centre at the Balingian Health Clinic today (June 19) During his visit, he observed how the data on the vaccine recipients was collected, the administration of the vaccine and the condition in the observation room. The assemblyman said that he was satisfied with the […]
New airport delights Mukah, Balingian folk
MUKAH: The new RM435.9 mln Mukah Airport, which welcomed its first arrival from Kuching on Thursday (June 17), is the result of a long-term plan devised by then Chief Minister Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said Taib’s successors and other relevant parties continued to work on the plan until […]
648 households in Balingian given aid
BALINGIAN: A total of 648 households in the Balingian constituency have received their food aid under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 on Sunday. The areas involved were Kampung Tutus, Kampung Penipah and Kampung Mateding Kecil in Mukah, as well as Kampung Suyong, Kampung Kuala Balingian and Balingian bazaar in Balingian. Balingian assemblyman Abdul […]
