Traffic congestion in Kapit shows devt reaching rural areas
KUCHING: The state government will continue to intensify efforts to ensure the rural areas of Sarawak are equipped with basic infrastructure and facilities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government carried out a holistic approach to development whereby 70 per cent of allocations were channelled to rural areas. “We have received […]
Sports facilities to get priority under agency
DEBAK: Areas in the Betong Division that do not have sports complexes will be included in the priority list under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). Community and Well-being Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said several issues related to sports and recreational facilities have been identified by the BDDA Social Development Committee for implementation. […]
Five gazebos at cemetery to provide convenience
KUCHING: Five environmentally friendly gazebos built at the Semariang Cemetery here will provide convenience to visitors said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He said that the gazebo is equipped with innovative features that have solar technology to produce lighting at night, including design structures that allow rainwater harvesting […]
MAHB told to buck up and give Sarawak airports a facelift
KUCHING: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been urged to give immediate attention to all the airports – especially the run-down ones – in Sarawak. The Kuching International Airport (KIA) requires a major facelift urgently. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak chapter chairman Oscar Choo said it is necessary to upgrade the […]
Build more facilities for children with special needs
KUCHING: It is hoped that more facilities for children with special needs will be built soon. Secretary of Kuching Autistic Association (KAA), Duane Reggie Tersan said this is his hope and expectation for the upcoming re-tabling of Budget 2023. “If you see in Sarawak alone, we are still lacking facilities and training centres for special […]
Facilities at border posts, ICQS complexes to be enhanced as Nusantara construction intensifies
KUCHING: Border posts and the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) complexes along the Malaysia-Indonesia border will be improved with upgraded facilities and roads as the construction of Nusantara has intensified. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was one of the topics covered at yesterday’s Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Implementation Action Council […]
23 RTP projects proposed for implementation in Kalaka in 2023
KUCHING: A total of 23 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) have been proposed for implementation in Kalaka next year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this was a continuation of the development agenda that the people have been hoping for all this time. “This year has seen four completed RTP projects with most of […]
Contractors told to shape up or ship out
BETONG: Contractors appointed to deliver rural transformation projects (RTPs) here have been reminded to carry out their responsibilities according to schedule. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said this is important in order to ensure the beneficiaries of projects would be able to enjoy their new facilities in time. “These Projek Rakyat involves a lot of […]
Need for Sports School in Sarawak
A Malaysia Sports School (SSM) should be implemented in Sarawak to provide better facilities for students here to excel in sports, especially considering that the state has produced many world-class athletes. Assistant Minister for Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said SSMs were fully equipped with facilities compared to State Sports Schools (SSNs). […]
Good road network critical
KUCHING: Good road networks are essential towards uplifting the standard of living of the people particularly in the rural areas, said Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. This would provide better access to education, health facilities, marketing of agricultural produce and many more, he said in a statement yesterday. Penguang, […]
