New contractor for sick road project

KUCHING: A new contractor will be appointed for the upgrading of the Jalan Baru Matang, Phase 2 project, which has been delayed. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman acknowledged that the project has caused difficulties for road users. “I am doing my best to put pressure on the government to restart the project as soon as […]

Formerly stalled projects likely to continue

LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang is optimistic that the projects that were previously hindered in the constituency could be continued. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), prior to this matter, Billy held a working visit to Kampung Selampit together with the implementing agencies namely the Public Works Department (JKR) and the […]

Construction of Anjung Usahawan Lawas 47pct complete

LAWAS: Anjung Usahawan Lawas, which is one of the projects under the Ministry of International Trade and Investment, is now 47 per cent complete. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the project, which is scheduled to be completed on May 6 this year, would provide various facilities to the residents. “This […]

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple construction progressing well

KUCHING: The re-construction of the new Sri Maha Mariamman Temple with its 18-metre-tall ‘Raja Gopuram’ (monumental entrance tower) is progressing steadily. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Committee president Shankar Ram Asnani said the re-construction works first started after the ‘Bumi Puja’ (land worship ceremony) on Jan 21 this year. “The construction was then delayed several months […]

Construction delay due to several issues

KUCHING: The contractor for the city’s storm-water discharge outlet has expressed regret over delays in the construction of drains along Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market and Lebuh Java. Sim Kui Hua Construction Sdn Bhd director Sim Cheng Tak explained that although the project worth RM6.6 million had commenced in January 2018, the project site was not properly […]