Nancy: Santubong campaign response from young and old positive

LUNDU: The 15th general election (GE15) this time includes recognising the voices and opinions of the youth. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri noted that throughout the campaign period, all communities, young and old, had been well engaged with. “The campaign’s response has so far received a positive response, no […]

GSP agenda to ensure victory in 31 seats

KUCHING: The development agenda under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been carefully outlined, said Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Sebuyau assemblyman who is also the Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, said it showed that GPS already has a direction it wanted to attain. As such, he said, this is to ensure that all […]

Abang Johari approves RM3.85mil for road, ruai construction in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: The state has approved RM3 million for the constructions of roads and RM850,000 for the villager ruai (open community space) project here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is part of his duty as Premier and Gedong assemblyman to support the development of Simunjan. “This is because the distance […]

Rafting prizes worth RM27k up for grabs

SERIAN: Cash prizes worth RM27,000 are up for grabs in the multiple categories of the Serian Rafting Challenge Festival 2022. To be held this Saturday (July 23) the festival will offer five categories for contest, comprising male open, female open, youth open and mixed category for government agencies and departments alongside mixed category for hotels […]

Batang Sadong-Sungai Buluh R&R completed

SADONG JAYA: The rest and relaxation (R&R) spot at Batang Sadong-Sungai Buluh has been completed. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the project costing RM300,000 would provide a welcoming place to stop and re-energise for long-distance travellers. He added that the facility could also be used by […]

Nancy hands out JKKK activity grants

SIMUNJAN: A total of 59 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) in the Batang Sadong area have received RM281,000 in activity grants which are given annually. It was handed over by Batang Sadong MP Datuk Nancy Shukri at a Symbolic Rice Handover Programme in conjunction with the Gawai celebration at the Sri Simunjan Rest House, […]

1,000 runners expected to join Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run this Saturday

KUCHING: About 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run 2022 that will be happening on February 26. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Dato’ Seri Hajah Nancy Shukri, who will also be participating in the fun run said the event is held in conjunction with the Citrawarna […]

Aidel’s Cabinet appointment bodes well for Batang Sadong

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri believes the appointment of Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo as Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister I will bode well for the Batang Sadong constituency. “My highest congratulations to YB Aidel, who took his oath of office before Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “This appointment will […]

Batang Sadong Bridge Marathon to promote state

KUCHING: A marathon will be held at Batang Sadong Bridge to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the longest river bridge in Malaysia on Dec 10-11. The marathon will serve as a good platform and opportunity to give runners the confidence to travel to Sarawak again, by putting Sarawak on the map as a travel destination. […]

Benefits of upgraded Batang Sadong Bridge-Kampung Sabun road go beyond Simunjan, Sebuyau

KUCHING: The upgrading of the 9.43-km road from Batang Sadong Bridge to Kampung Sabun is timely. This because it will better serve not just people in Simunjan and Sebuyau areas, but also those from Samarahan who commute for work purposes and socio-economic activities. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development said the stretch of road […]