Beting Maro rep wants RTP projects to be done seriously
PUSA: The delay in the implementation of the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects not only has a negative impact on the government but it also frustrates folk who expect them to be completed within the stipulated period. In this regard, Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor warned the implementing agencies or contractors to be more serious […]
Expedite delayed road projects to ease congestion: Stakan rep
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has urged the Public Works Department (JKR) to figure out a way and take action to reduce road congestion here. He said that the issue had been a trending topic lately and hoped the people would accept that congestion was inevitable when there was ongoing development, especially involving […]
June completion for long delayed drainage upgrades
KUCHING: The long overdue drainage upgrading projects at Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market and Lebuh Java are now expected to be completed in June this year. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said these upgrades in Padang Merdeka and its vicinity to mitigate flash floods in the area were originally scheduled to complete in January 2019. […]
Road maintenance work resumes after MCO delay
BELADIN: Road maintenance work along the Triso-Beladin-Tanjung Lilin line, which was delayed due to the movement control order (MCO), has resumed today. In this regard, Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor commended the proactive action of the Public Works Department (JKR) for speeding up the maintenance work for the safety of road users. At the same […]
Manyin fires back at Baru over project delay comments
KUCHING: Several factors contributed to the delay in the building of SK Long Sukang in 2009, said Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. State Education, Science and Technological Research Minister said that advice from geo-technical expert and dispute between joint-venture companies hindered the progress. The state government, he recalled, decided to step in and approved the […]
Covid-19 delays community park
BINTULU: Construction works on a community park in Sungai Jatan,Tatau has been slightly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and recent flood, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and the project contractor would discuss how to speed up the […]
Virus delays construction of science centre
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The construction of the Sarawak Science Centre has been delayed. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong, in revealing this, said the delay was mainly due to the travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said experts from the Singapore Science Centre, […]
Construction delay due to several issues
KUCHING: The contractor for the city’s storm-water discharge outlet has expressed regret over delays in the construction of drains along Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market and Lebuh Java. Sim Kui Hua Construction Sdn Bhd director Sim Cheng Tak explained that although the project worth RM6.6 million had commenced in January 2018, the project site was not properly […]
Don’t confine yourself to existing processes
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion has urged government agencies and departments to not confine themselves to their existing processes. “Please do not confine yourself to your existing processes or be defensive,” he said when speaking at the workshop on administration of contracts towards project delivery excellence for Sarawak government projects […]
