201 out of 608 approved IRSDA projects done

KUCHING: As of the second quarter of 2022, out of 608 projects approved under Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA), 201 projects have been completed while 86 are being implemented and 200 projects are under planning. The IRSDA steering committee Chairman who is also the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performance Arts Datuk Seri […]

Opar rep eager to get going on projects

LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang wants to get moving quickly on several development projects which have been identified for implementation in the area. He said the decision to include the establishment of a hospital and clinic in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is greatly appreciated but pointed out that there were still a few years […]

35 projects for Ngemah

KANOWIT: Thirty-five Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects will be implemented in Ngemah state constituency this year. According to its assemblyman Anyi Jana, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will also build nine new substations to increase internet access rates and better telephone networks here. He said this during the Nanga Tada Resettlement Scheme (SPS) Profile Book […]

Fatimah wants Sarawak rep in special task force

KUCHING: Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the special task force to plan the development of the Sarawak-Kalimantan border must include a representative from Sarawak as well. “The task force must include a representative from Sarawak because it affects us directly. Apart from security issues, issues on […]

Devt projects rep’s top priority

KUCHING: The implementation of development projects in Stakan constituency continues to be top priority for its assemblyman. Newly elected rep Datuk Hamzah Brahim said that it is important to ensure the development in his area is well-planned and implemented accordingly. “We want to ensure that development projects are implemented for the benefit of the people. […]

Project visits keep Mong’s diary full

SRI AMAN: Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang has been busy seeing to various development projects here, including the construction of drainage systems and agricultural roads. One of these projects involves the construction of a drainage and irrigation system for the Tekalong Dor, Melugu scheme area, and it is in full swing. According to the […]

CM’s vast experience in politics hastens progress

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari’s vast experience in politics has hastened development in the state. Political observer Dick Lembang Dugun, who made this relevant observation, said the chief minister had introduced more than 100 initiatives since he was appointed to the state’s top political post in 2017. “He was aware that he had […]

State government to improve internet connectivity in Lawas

LAWAS: The Sarawak government led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak is committed to further improving Internet connectivity in Lawas District. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this was important in line with the state government’s initiatives and policies in developing the […]

More aesthetic development on the cards for Miri

MIRI: Plans have been drawn up for more development projects to further enhance Miri as a resort city and benefit its well-being in the coming years. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said these include the construction of a cycling track along Jalan Peninsular near Miri golf club; putting up a big Miri signage at Canada […]

DBKU to spend RM52 million on infrastructure devt

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will spend RM52 million for infrastructure development under its jurisdiction. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this involved 30 road projects, 20 drains, 28 buildings, 10 streetlights, and three landscapes. He said such development was important to […]