Bringing economic development to rural folk
KUCHING: The Projek Rakyat (people’s project) involving the construction of a concrete bridge across Batang Undop at Kampung Sengelau has significant impact on the economic development of the local residents. Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also Simanggang assemblyman, declared open the RM640,000 project last Friday. Its completion has opened […]
RM112.5 mil for Projek Rakyat, bridge
A TOTAL of RM112.5 million has been approved for 11 high-impact Projek Rakyat and the construction of the RM30 million Penakub Ulu Bridge in the Balingian constituency. Abdul Yakub Arbi (PBB-Balingian) said RM10 million had been approved for the Kuala Balingian Mosque, which was expected to be implemented next year. He said among the other […]
Bridge reinforced to support water pipes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Sadong Bridge is being reinforced in order to support the weight of rural water mains. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that previous calculations did not take the pipes into consideration, and therefore the bridge must be strengthened. “Last time, the plan was to use submarine pipes, but […]
Harden visits suspension bridge
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also Simanggang assemblyman, visited Rh Lichang suspension bridge at Entawa, Undop in Sri Aman on Tuesday. The Rural Transformation Project (RTP) in Simanggang constituency was completed at a cost of RM450,000. It was to meet the demand of villagers who had requested for […]
Building bridges — challenging and costly
MUKAH: The bridge component in the Pan Borneo Highway project is not only challenging but costly. New Sarawak Tribune last Wednesday observed that there were a few bridges being built along the ongoing Pan Borneo Highway from Sibu to Selangau-Bintulu junction. The length of the bridge depends on the width of the river or the […]
A long-awaited project
Batang Igan Bridge KUCHING: Residents of the Igan parliamentary constituency, especially Daro and Matu, including Igan have waited patiently for the construction of the 1.6 kilometre Batang Igan Bridge. Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi said the high-impact project costs RM285 million and is expected to be completed by 2024. “With the construction of the Batang […]
A bold move by Sarawak government
KUCHING: The construction of Batang Igan Bridge is a bold move by the Sarawak government which will change the development landscape in the central part of the state. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said with the completion of the bridge, residents from Tanjung Manis, Pulau Bruit, Daro and Matu will reach Mukah faster. “In […]
New bridge cuts travel time
IGAN: The proposed RM285 million Batang Igan Bridge project when completed will reduce the travelling time from Daro to Mukah without depending on ferry services. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the earth-breaking ceremony of the project at Igan ferry here on Saturday. Public Works Department (JKR) in a statement said […]
Coastal road final link
BATANG IGAN BRIDGE BY TANIA LAM & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The Batang Igan Bridge will complete the set of bridges needed to fully connect the coastal road network, said Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said parts of the route interrupted by wide rivers had been connected by bridges, […]
Development accelerator for central Sarawak
BY AINI SELIKANG DARO: The construction of Batang Paloh Bridge is not only a complement to the coastal road network, but also accelerates the transformation of development in the central region of Sarawak. Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the impactful project is one of the government’s […]
