RM30 mln each for Penakub Ulu Bridge, Tellian bypass road
BALINGIAN: The Sarawak government has approved RM30 million each for the construction of the Penakub Ulu Bridge and the Tellian bypass road. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these were among the development projects requested by Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. “When you look at Mukah, Balingian is part of it. “Your […]
Vote GPS for continuous progress
BALINGIAN: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi wants his constituents to give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) a big mandate in the upcoming state election for continuous development in the area. He said currently, physical development especially basic infrastructure, was being vigorously implemented in Balingian under GPS led by the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun […]
More than just a food court
BALINGIAN: The RM5 million Medan Selera Mateding when operational will be more than just a food court. It is poised to be a popular rest stop for commuters along the Mukah-Balingan-Bintulu and Sibu coastal road and the economic motivator for the locals. “An open area at food court would be turned into a pasar tamu […]
Rep urges constituents to make full use of RTP projects
BALINGIAN: Several rural transformation projects have been completed in Balingian constituency for the benefit of constituents. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the projects included a new concrete road at Kampung Kuala Jebungan, Mukah; a new wooden jetty at Rumah Seliau, Sungai Liuk, Balingan; a new concrete drain at Orang Kaya Abang Abong Lane 4, […]
Grandma mistaken for squirrel shot dead
BALINGIAN: A 58-year-old grandmother who was mistaken for a squirrel was shot by a 24-year-old man using a home-made airgun near Rumah Juki at Jalan Sungai Lemai Kudat, here on New Year Day (Jan 1). The victim was identified as Antan Empaw, from Rumah Jemeni Tinting, Pasir Sungai Basai here. Mukah district police chief DSP […]
Towards a cleaner village
BALINGIAN: The Kampung Pulat village development and security committee (JKKK) here chipped in some money to help finance the purchase of 56 units of wheeled dustbins for their own use recently. The initiative of the committee drew attention from Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, who then provided some funds from his minor rural project (MRP) […]
Balingian Covid-19 programme helpful
BALINGIAN: The Covid-19 programme held at three different locations here recently provided clear and valuable information to locals. Balingian sub-district Information Department in collaboration with local bodies organised the Sepakat@Komuniti Pembudayaan Norma Baharu: Putuskan Rantaian Covid-19 Balingian 2020 programme at Mukah Power Generation Sdn Bhd on Oct 20, Balingian community hall (Oct 21) and Kampung […]
Development projects proposed for Balingian
BALINGIAN: The mini stadium here will undergo a facelift soon to upgrade the sports facilities in the sub-district. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said yesterday that the upgrading work would cost RM9 mil. “A grandstand for the stadium and an indoor stadium have also been proposed, and will be implemented in stages in future,” he […]
Follow SOP
BALINGIAN: Local community and non-governmental organisation (NGO) leaders have been urged to play their respective roles in helping to contain the spread of Covid-19. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said they had to work closely with various agencies as the public now were frontliners as well. “We have to be strict in practising the new […]
150 attend on crime, pandemic matters
BALINGIAN: Some 150 Mukah Power Generation Sdn Bhd (MPG) staff attended the Sepakat@Komuniti Pembudayaan Norma Baharu: Putuskan Rantaian Covid-19 Balingian sub-district 2020 event at MPG hall here today. The half-day event was jointly organised by the Information Department of Balingian sub-district and MPG. A political secretary to the chief minister, Faridah Osman, said during the […]
