Flood mitigation project behind schedule
KUCHING: The current construction works of Stakan River Flood Mitigation project is at 77.69 per cent, which is 2.96 per cent behind schedule, according to Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. As such, the Kota Sentosa assemblyman advised contractors involved to speed up the construction works so that the project can be completed on schedule, which is […]
Relocation of CHMS No 4 to Stutong be completed within 5 years
KUCHING: Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No 4 will be relocated to Stutong and the entire process, including construction of new buildings, is expected to take between three and five years. The school will at present continue to operate from Bangunan Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah before the building is returned to the Sarawak government, […]
ILIM Phase 2 in Lawas Set for July 2026 opening
KUCHING: The construction of the Malaysian Islamic Training Institute (ILIM) Phase 2, a project covering 10.83 hectares of land in Lawas, is expected to be completed by July 2026. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan was informed about this during a visit from the Malaysian Islamic Training Institute (ILIM) at his office at […]
Piling works on RM239-mln Sarawak Science Centre begin
KUCHING: Construction works on the Sarawak Science Centre have officially begun with a ground-breaking piling ceremony at Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya here today. The project, costing RM239 million, was officiated by Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “Today marks the beginning of this remarkable journey. As of today’s […]
Bidayuh Cultural Centre construction expected to finish in 2025
BAU: The Bidayuh Cultural Centre is expected to be completed in the next two years, with its architectural design inspired by the Bidayuh’s Baruk circular structure. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the centre began its construction works two weeks ago and, once completed, it will facilitate a 1,000-capacity crowd. “The […]
Building of Gedong-Samalatong road underway
GEDONG: The construction of a plantation road linking Kampung Gedong and Kampung Samalatong in Simunjan is already in progress. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has revealed that these spur routes will cover approximately 5.8km and will also connect the outskirt areas. The connection of the villages like Kampung Batu Pengasah, Kampung […]
Water disruption affects 35,000 consumers in Sarikei
SARIKEI: About 35,000 people were affected in several areas in Sarikei Division due to water disruption caused by the construction of Pan Borneo Highway on June 14. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) stated that there was a burst on the main water pipe from Bayong Water Treatment Plant caused by the construction work. Affected […]
Funds needed to complete school blocks
LINGGA: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJKC) Chung Hua Lingga requires approximately RM2.8 million to finalise the construction of its new school blocks. During a recent visit to the school, Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor assured that both the state government and the local community would prioritise this matter. Their aim is to ensure that educators […]
Temporary Jakar routes’ closure
KUCHING: The old route to Jakar from Saratok and the old road from Jakar to Meruton will be temporarily closed. According to the Public Works Department (PWD) in a statement, the said closure is to implement construction works to be carried out on the Jakar old road starting from yesterday. Therefore, it stated that a […]
Rescue contractor to complete stalled plant construction
BINTANGOR: A rescue contractor will be appointed to continue the construction of the Sungai Sian Bintangor Water Treatment Plant which has been stalled for a year. In a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the project should be completed on April 15, 2022 within 15 […]
