Batang Lassa bridge expected to be ready by year end
SIBU: The construction of the Batang Lassa bridge connecting Pulau Bruit and Daro town (in Mukah division) via a coastal road network is expected to be completed in December this year. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said construction works had hit a completion rate of 91.36 per cent as of March 25. He said the bridge […]
Bridge to become town’s icon once ready
BINTULU: The Bintulu-Jepak Bridge is set to become the latest attraction here after its completion around October 2024. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said that the bridge, which is currently 66.7 per cent completed, will have its own unique features. “The components of this bridge will include uniform decorative lights […]
Bailey bridge plan after bridge suffers structural damage
SONG: An 80-metre-long Bailey bridge will be constructed as an interim measure to replace the Sungai Musah Bridge at Sungai Tekalit, which had suffered structural defects, rendering it unsafe to use.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government had allocated a sum of RM4.8 million for the bridge, access roads, and the […]
‘One-month rule’ for contractors to speed up projects
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Contractors working on development projects in Sarawak have been given a one-month rule to demonstrate their commitment to project completion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this rule to ensure timely progress on various infrastructure projects. “For example, the rule applies to a 7km road project from Kampung Tanjung Bako road […]
Five men arrested for assaulting, throwing woman under a bridge
SHAH ALAM: Police arrested five men believed to have been involved in assaulting, slashing and injuring a woman before throwing the victim under the Kampung Sawah Banting bridge in Selangor. Kuala Langat district police chief Supt Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor @ Saleh said police received a tip-off from the public last Thursday at 3.25 am […]
Rambungan bridge ready end of 2024: Aidel
LUNDU: The construction of the Rambungan bridge, which should be ready by June this year, has been delayed due to several problems, including the lack of manpower and technical issues. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the project is now expected to be completed by the end of 2024. […]
New Kampung Kudei Dunggun bridge to replace dilapidated one
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is working to find a comprehensive solution to the problem of the dilapidated bridge in Kampung Kudei Dunggun. Political secretary to the Premier, Abdul Samat Gany, said a new bridge was in the pipelines with its allocation being approved by Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. “Due to the plight of the […]
Death toll in India bridge collapse rises to 141
NEW DELHI: The death toll from the collapse of a suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state has risen to 141, according to an official. Devendrasinh Jadeja, a senior fire department official in Morbi district, told Anadolu Agency the rescue operation continued overnight and the death toll has reached 141 as of Monday morning. “The […]
Fake: Photo of Sungai Nyelong Bridge collapsing
SIBU: The photo of Sungai Nyelong Bridge collapsing which has gone viral on social media is fake news says the Sarikei Public Works Department. According to its engineer, Toh Chee Leong in a statement yesterday (Sept 22), the bridge is still strong and safe for use by motorists. “There is no basis that Sungai Nyelong […]
Search for missing man called off after seven days
SIBU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a 25-year-old man who was reported missing at Batang Igan Bridge on Aug 24, has been temporarily called off after a fruitless seven-day search. The decision was made around 5.40pm following discussions with the police and it would only be carried out if any new clue surfaced. […]
