No more delay for Limbang Bridge
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government has directed a task force to hasten the construction of Limbang Bridge. The project has been delayed because of the movement control order (MCO) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said yesterday that the task force comprised contractors from the Brooke Dockyard and the Public […]
Canteen completed ahead of schedule
MIRI: The construction of a new canteen at the Che Sing Khor Moral Uplifting Society, Jalan Jee Foh Utama here has been completed ahead of schedule. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting, who is also Piasau assemblyman, said the project was part of the Piasau Rural Transformation Project (RTP). “This project […]
Pujut Interchange temporary closure until June
MIRI: The Pujut Link Interchange of Pan Borneo Highway project here is expected to close until June this year to make way for road widening and construction zone works. Previously, the general public used the old single carriage way dual direction to commute but they can no longer do so as the road is now […]
New Bau District Office building to be completed by April
BAU: The construction of the new Bau District Office building, costing RM4.6 million, is expected to be completed by the end of April. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said because of the movement control order (MCO), work was halted. He said the contractor extended the date of completion to July, but he requested […]
Ensuring smooth implementation of projects
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP SEBUYAU: The people of Sebuyau are advised to give their full cooperation while the Batang Lupar Bridge is undergoing construction. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said their cooperation was needed to ensure that works on the bridge could be carried out smoothly and also […]
Delays in projects inevitable
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many sectors including construction and resulted in either the delays or rescheduling of many projects and activities. “It is inevitable that some programmes, projects and activities are delayed and need to be rescheduled due to this pandemic. However, it is also imperative that there must be cooperation at every […]
RM70 mln project to upgrade Jalan Padawan underway
SERIAN: Work to upgrade Jalan Padawan is underway, says Assistant Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He explained that work at this time involved filling the roadside slopes along the way to ensure that the road would be flat in addition to alignment works. “The project will […]
Construction of 12,964 houses progressing well
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12,964 units of affordable housing (RMM) were at various implementation stages in Sarawak from July 2018 until Sept 30, 2020, the Dewan Negara was told. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib said the number comprised 5,037 units at the planning stage, 3,969 under construction and 3,958 completed by three housing agencies involving the federal and state governments, […]
Construction of new church to start next year
MIRI: A new church to cater for more than 3,000 Roman Catholic families in Permyjaya here has been proposed for construction next year. Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin said this today after attending a blessing ceremony for the newly completed church, St Anthony of Padua, in Tudan. “The state government has allocated a […]
RM145 mln project of treated water supply for longhouses in Kemana Tengah
BINTULU: Residents in 62 longhouses in the Kemena Tengah area, especially along Jalan Bintulu-Bakun will enjoy treated water supply when a project worth RM145 million is implemented later. The project, which is fully funded by the Sarawak Government, will be tendered this month with the first project implementation package involves the construction as well as […]
