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Construction of Sarawak Bio-Industrial Park to start next year

KUCHING: Work on the first phase of the Sarawak Bio-Industrial Park project will begin next year. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah said the announcement of RM2 million in the State Budget 2023 allowed for the construction of the park. “Development and construction of the park will be implemented in four […]

Choose wisely to ensure good governance

SELANGAU: Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called on Malaysians to make the right choice this 15th general election. Ismail pointed out that the government elected in GE15 must be a responsible government instead of cancelling projects in the interest of the people. “The difference is, they cancelled (the projects). We increase allocations […]

Industrial Training Institute in Serian ready by 2024

SERIAN: The construction of the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) here, which is now 85 percent completed, is expected to be operational by early 2024. Serian incumbent Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said once completed, the institute will benefit the youth and produce a highly skilled workforce. “This will definitely benefit Serian because there will be […]

New Lawas airport to begin construction early 2023

KUCHING: Phase 1 of the new Lawas airport is expected to begin construction early next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the said airport would cost around RM600 million. “This airport will be more or less bigger than the one in Limbang,” he said. He said this when officiating the SarawakKu […]

School gets upgrades, thanks to Dr Yii

KUCHING: Over RM70,000 was channeled to SJK (C) Chung Hua No 2 for upgrades and the construction of new awning at different locations around the school. Bandar Kuching incumbent MP Dr Kelvin Yii visited the school on Saturday (Oct 15) for a final inspection of the project. He said the upgrading and construction work was […]

Research firms upbeat on Gamuda on better earnings prospects

KUALA LUMPUR: Research firms have maintained their positive calls on Gamuda Bhd on the expectation that the group would continue to deliver stellar revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter (Q4) of its financial year 2022 (Q4 FY22) and FY23.  MIDF Research said it is positive on the construction sector, in line with the rollout of the Mass […]

Oliver Wee is new Master Builders Association Malaysia president

KUALA LUMPUR: Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has elected Oliver Wee Hiang Chyn as its new president for the term June 2022 to June 2024. In a statement today, it said Wee, who is also Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd’s director of business development, succeeds Tan Sri Sufri Mohd Zin. Wee was elected president during the 68th […]

Alternate access roads must be wide enough, stresses rep

KUCHING: Chong Chieng Jen has suggested that the Public Works Department (JKR) and Kuching City South Council (MBKS) ensure lanes in the city be properly widened to cater to increased traffic. The Padungan assemblyman said that this should be done before JKR designates a housing estate lane to be an alternative route during a construction […]

Construction of coastal bunds progressing well

SEBUYAU: Construction of the coastal bunds at Block F in Kampung Baru Sebuyau is progressing well. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi revealed that although the coastal bunds which covered up to the Kampung Giat Mara areas were not completed yet, they managed to control the king tide for the past several […]

Over RM1 mln for construction of new Rh Mawang longhouse

By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi TATAU: Rumah (Rh) Mawang folk have been given a total of RM1,890,000 for the construction of a new longhouse. “Each bilik (unit) gets RM70,000, and this amounts to RM1,470,000 (21 units). “The Sarawak government also contributed RM12,000 per unit to the 35 residents through the Timber Cess Fund,” said Assistant Minister in […]