Traffic lights completion on Kuching-Samarahan Expressway faces delay due to ART project
KUCHING: The remaining two traffic lights projects along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway will face a slight delay in completion, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. As of late, Minos said many have been asking on the traffic light projects at the expressway which have not yet been completed and he said such […]
Completed projects not operating due to electricity issue
PUSA: Several projects categorised as physically completed but still unable to be used in the Beting Maro constituency are related to electricity connections. This includes the newly built building of SK Kalok, which is in its final implementation stage. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor hopes that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will give serious attention to […]
Abang Jo’s 6 initiatives to avoid, overcome project delays
KUCHING: The state government has introduced six new incentives to help mitigate problems faced by contractors, including shell companies, to prevent projects being delayed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move will safeguard the interest of the construction industry and the economy. “We will provide advance payment for contracts. This […]
Flood mitigation project set for December completion
KUCHING: The delayed stormwater drainage project for flood mitigation from Jalan Masjid right up to Sarawak River is expected to be completed by early December. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project is now ahead of schedule following the appointment of a new contractor. “The rescue contractor was […]
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 […]
Uggah cracks the whip on project delays
LIMBANG: The Public Works Department (PWD) has been told to get its act together and address project delays quickly. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who was appalled by delays to the RM187 million Limbang Bridge and the RM6.392 million Limbang Museum, said it needs to plan and implement catch-up programmes. Work on the […]
Complete projects on time, deputy minister tells contractors
DEBAK: Contractors are urged to take responsibility for development projects that could not be completed on time, particularly the Debak Sub-District Sports Complex and several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that when it was stated that a project must be completed within a […]
Cooperation needed to revive ‘sick’ water supply projects
KUCHING: Collaborative effort is needed in order to come out with proper plans on how to expedite and save 64 delayed or ‘sick’ water supply projects, stressed Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Utility and Telecommunication Minister reminded that it is the ministry’s duty to ensure that all ‘sick’ projects should be revived and implemented smoothly in […]
DCM to take up Limbang road delay with contractors
LIMBANG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan will meet with contractors to address delays in the upgrading of the road in Limbang town into a two-way lane. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) on Tuesday (Feb 8), the said project had experienced a 44 per cent delay. “The delay was […]
Rain delays flyover project
MIRI: The 500-metre long flyover along Pujut Link Interchange is now expected to be completed in March, Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said. Originally slated to be completed by the end of this month, he said the delay was due to the constant heavy rain that hindered construction works. “The Public Works […]
