RM130 million to provide better road connectivity
MATU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM130 million for the construction of a road from Igan to Sibu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project will provide connectivity and shorten travel for those from Matu to Sibu. “Besides that, the road will not only benefit the surrounding […]
Construction of long-awaited mosques proceeding smoothly
BUNGIN: The process of building the three long-awaited new mosques in Saribas costing RM20 million is expected to proceed smoothly. Deputy Minister of Community Welfare Mohammad Razi Sitam said all the projects were approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg under the People’s Project. “It involves the construction of the Debak […]
Stalled projects to commence construction
By Annabell Naja Tommy SPAOH: All rural transformation projects (RTP) that were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic should commence construction once the country enters the endemic phase. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the RTP projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to change the landscape of rural areas. “However, […]
New Sri Aman Hospital in final phase
SIMANGGANG: The new Sri Aman Hospital or Hospital Sri Aman II is 95 per cent ready and is in its final phase of construction. Deputy Minister of Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis visited the construction site on Monday (April 4). “The purpose of the visit was to determine the progress of the hospital construction which […]
RM14 mln sports complex ready soon
SPAOH: The new RM14 million sports complex here is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The contractor’s workers are now putting the finishing touches. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah visited the complex, one of his “Projek Rakyat”, today. He was accompanied by Betong District Council secretary Charlie Keling, a political […]
Construction work unearths 200-year-old artefacts
KUCHING: Several artefacts, believed to have existed around 1800 to 1900, were found during construction work on the sewage system extension project near the Central Police Station here, on Thursday. Sarawak Museum Department deputy director Dayang Morzanah Awang Haddy said most of the findings were in the form of pottery, pottery fragments as well as […]
Teaching hospital to complement existing centres
KUCHING: Construction of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) university teaching hospital is going smoothly and is expected to see its completion by next year. During the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the university and Normah Medical Specialist Centre on Wednesday (Mar 2), UNIMAS vice chancellor Professor Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi announced that the said hospital would […]
Work on Limbang’s IAC in progress
LIMBANG: Earthworks and piling for the construction of the Limbang Integrated Administration Centre (IAC) are underway. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this project is an iconic one in Limbang Division, which will house 16 government agencies. They include the Limbang Division Resident Office, District Office, Public Works Department (JKR) and […]
Kpg Sungai Pegei drainage project to be ready soon
MUKAH: The construction of the concrete drainage project at Kampung Sungai Pegei here is expected to be completed soon, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said the project is implemented under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) Phase 2. The 145-metre long project was approved at a cost of RM150,000. He added that the project is […]
Areas in Sarikei without water due to damaged water main
BY JACINTHA JOLENE SARIKEI: Some parts of Sarikei suffered water shortage and supply disruption after a main pipe was damaged due to work on the Pan Borneo Highway. Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) urged the contractors responsible to complete the repairs immediately so that supply could resume to the affected areas, numbering some 4,000 […]
