Full-district status expected to boost Siburan’s progress
KUCHING: The upgrading of Siburan from a sub-district to a full district will drive its development to even greater heights and also contribute to the progress of this city, which is its immediate neighbour. “We are very thankful to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for having approved the upgrade,” said […]
Greater Bau — a work in progress
Since the start of his term in 2016, Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has diligently driven development in Bau and he has plans to bring the area to even greater heights in due time. “When I first came in, there were a lot of things to be done and I had to leapfrog […]
Government urged to review mining lease in Bau
KUCHING: The state government should review the mining lease in Bau, which is a major obstacle to the development of the area. “The government has to relook at whether we should stop the mining and look into other alternatives or investments. Now, a major obstacle is the mining lease. “To make Bau bigger, we have […]
Mulu service centre to be tourism hub
MIRI: The Mulu sub-district service centre initiated by the state government is envisaged to be a tourism hub on its completion. The state government has embarked on phase one of the project over 72.6 hectares which will consist of the sub-district office, Rural Transformation Centre (RTC, stadium, community hall, mosque, church, tamu, Medan Selera, art […]
Sub-district administrative centre: Transforming Mulu’s development landscape
MULU: The construction of Mulu administrative centre once completed will change the development landscape in the sub-district, said the incumbent representative for Mulu, Datuk Gerawat Gala. The centre includes Mulu sub-district office, rural transformation centre (RTC), taman selera, community hall, village shops and sports field which will be developed in stages. “This project will transform Mulu […]
Outgoing veteran leader gets pat from Bidayuhs
KUCHING: Outgoing Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong has worked hard to contribute to Sarawak and its people, and he has certainly made the Bidayuh community proud. Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this when commenting on the recent announcement by Manyin, who is Tebedu incumbent and […]
GPS reps are assured of development funds
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) consistently provides allocations to its elected representatives for programmes and projects aimed at benefitting and helping the people. Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the GPS state government provided each GPS elected representative with allocations annually, such as RM5 million for rural transformation programme (RTP), RM2 million for […]
Harry eager for new mandate in Tasik Biru
KUCHING: Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep looks forward to a new mandate from the people through the upcoming 12th Sarawak state election so that he can continue to bring more development for his constituents. He said over the past five years since the start of his term in 2016, he had brought significant […]
Outgoing Manyin gets credit for enhancing Bidayuh unity
KUCHING: Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong’s decision to not contest in the upcoming 12th state election has been described as an honourable move from a senior leader. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Manyin was a respected Bidayuh leader who had helped in strengthening unity in the community in […]
Vote for proven leadership, urges Fatimah
LUNDU: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has urged Sarawakians to vote for a government that has proven itself. “As Sarawakians, we want to see our state be developed further and the people living in prosperity. Having said that, no government or candidates can prove themselves as such other than Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “The GPS government […]
