Complete all projects on time

BETONG: Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya wants all projects currently under construction to be completed within the time frame specified. He  hoped that responsible contractors would be able to carry out their duties well to benefit the villagers. Earlier, Juanda, who is also Jemoreng assemblyman, […]

Bridge completion date revised

Batang Rambungan Bridge

KUCHING: The revised expected completion date of the iconic Batang Rambungan Bridge project is March 31, 2023. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the project’s progress thus far is at 11 percent (compared to the schedule’s 32.7 percent). In saying this, he noted that the project still qualifies for time […]

Construction progress behind schedule

New Sri Aman Hospital THE construction progress of the new Sri Aman Hospital as of Oct 23 this year is at 86.22 percent compared to the schedule of 97 percent completion. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the contractor had been granted an additional three Extension of Time where the completion date […]

New building to complete by yearend

Bintangor fire station THE construction for the replacement of the existing Bintangor fire station is scheduled for completion by end of this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who said this added that the physical progress of the construction works for two new fire stations, namely at Sibu Jaya, Sibu and Belaga […]

Selangau Waterfront 30 percent completed

KUCHING: The long-awaited Selangau Waterfront will be a dream come true for the local people upon its completion. Most people in the rural town are eagerly waiting for the waterfront to be completed so that they will be able to enjoy the scenic and stunning view as well as activities at the riverbanks of Batang […]

Serian Class 3 health clinic completion in 2022

KUCHING:The construction of the Class 3 health clinic in Serian is expected to be completed by June 9, 2022, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said that the project was implemented in phases and had commenced on June 10 this year with an estimated construction period of two years. “This Class 3 […]

4 1/2 Mile flyover to be completed this Dec

KUCHING: The flyover at 4 and 1/2 Mile here is expected to complete by this coming December. Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang paid a visit to the flyover to check on the progress Tuesday (August 4). Lo said that that the 400 metre-flyover located at 4 1/2 Mile could solve the […]

Tech-savvy mosque by Nov

KUCHING: The Muslim community in Kampung Lintang here will soon have a new mosque — the Darul Naim Mosque which is expected to be completed by this November. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the RM8 million-mosque funded by the state government is already 80 percent completed. “This mosque will have all […]

More time for contractors: Uggah

KUCHING: The state government has no problem in giving extension of time to contractors to complete the implementation of their given projects. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that it accepted that the delays were due to the recent movement control order (MCO) brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have no […]

Bridges to replace ferry services

Projects to be completed by 2024, says CM BETONG: Travellers along Sarawak’s coastal roads will no longer have to wait for ferry services once the construction of bridges is completed in four years’ time. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said bridges and roads would connect all coastal areas to boost connectivity and […]