New Batu Kawah access road to ease traffic woes
KUCHING: Batu Kawah will have a new access road from Jalan Datuk Temenggong Tan Meng Chong traffic light junction to Ensing residential area to ease traffic congestion from the main road. This is another development project from Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian for his constituency to better ease the congested traffic […]
Man narrowly survives knife-wielding robbery
KUCHING: A man narrowly escaped death after fending off two assailants who attempted to rob him, resulting in a chest wound yesterday. The victim, Roystein Pidan, recounted the incident, which occurred in the vicinity of MJC Batu Kawa en route to Sky Villa condominium around 7 pm as he was riding his motorcycle. “At first, […]
Anti-flood park in Batu Kawah mulled
KUCHING: A park near Pine Square in MJC, Batu Kawah here has been suggested to be converted into an anti-flood park with a sunken basin that could hold and redirect a significant amount of rainwater to prevent flooding in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he will get the Department […]
18 schools in Batu Kawah receive grants
KUCHING: Eighteen schools in Batu Kawah are receiving grants from the Sarawak government for their daily operations. The first of the 18 schools to receive the grant from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Garland. Headmaster Stanley Sagir received the grant today (Jan 13). “SK Garland is one of […]
Batu Kawah to get 15 new RTP projects worth RM5 mln
KUCHING: Fifteen rural transformation programme (RTP) projects worth RM5 mln will be implemented in the Batu Kawah constituency. “Over the past few years, assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has used RTP funds to implement development projects in his constituency. “The new 15 RTP projects will cover basic infrastructure such as improvement of roads, […]
Batu Kawah multipurpose hall project progressing well
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Construction of the Batu Kawah Multipurpose Sports and Community Hall at the abandoned Ang Cheng Ho Quarry is progressing well, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He told this to reporters after launching the Earth Day programme organised by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) at the council’s […]
More development in pipeline at old quarry
KUCHING: The abandoned Ang Cheng Ho Quarry in Batu Kawah which is now undergoing a makeover may see more development in the area in the future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said while Phase 1 of the rejuvenation project of the old quarry is being carried out, there would be initial […]
SUPP Batu Kawah Mobile Service Centre to be reactivated
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kawah Mobile Service Centre is likely to be reactivated. Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that he was looking to continue operating his mobile service with his team. “Will continue to assess Covid-19 risk to everyone as like to restart my weekly mobile […]
