There is devt in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: The rapid development in Simanggang contradicts the opposition’s claims that there is no development in the area. Its assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said all it does is cause hatred towards the government. “However, I believe that the people are mature and wise enough to evaluate the government’s ongoing efforts in developing Simanggang,” he […]
Call to gazette Mulu kampung as village reserves
MULU: The people of Kampung Melinau and Kampung Batu Bungan in the sub-district here want their areas to be gazetted as village reserves. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will consider the matter and discuss it further with the Land and Survey Department. “Once the village reserves are gazetted, […]
Orang Ulu told GPS-led government guarantees development
BARAM: The Orang Ulu community must be alongside the government so that they will have a voice and power to develop their area, says Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala. He said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was a leader who fulfilled promises made to the people, as evidenced by his extensive list […]
Internet not for slandering and inciting hatred
BARAM: The people are reminded to put the internet to good use because like a double-edged sword it can kill. “The internet is like a knife. When we cook, we use a knife to chop vegetables, slice fish, and so on. But if a knife is misused, it can kill,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]
Support GPS government for your future
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government so that all development plans, especially in the rural areas, can be realised. In making the call, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said many development projects had been planned. “This clearly shows the focus of GPS-led by Chief […]
Priority to empowerment of rural development
KUCHING: Development plans in Sarawak will continue to be closely monitored to improve infrastructure in rural areas. “The empowerment of rural development agenda will always be given priority in line with the Rural Development Policy,” said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. He said this in his speech during the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 […]
Kg Pujut Tanjung Batu fishermen get new boat ramp, shed
MIRI: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin visited the newly completed boat ramp and boat shed at Kampung Pujut Tanjung Batu here on Tuesday (March 30). Several requests were made by residents through the village safety and development committee as the existing wooden jetty was damaged. The construction was a project under Lee’s Senadin […]
Some people willfully chose to be blind
LUBOK ANTU: Those that claimed that there is not much development implemented by the state government must have deliberately chosen to turn a blind eye no matter what. In saying this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the election getting near, certain parties would start creating the impression that no development […]
Folk excited about plan for Lubok Antu
BY DIANA OCTAVIA LUBOK ANTU: Many locals are pleased with the development projects proposed for this district. Among the much-anticipated ones is the development of the town’s waterfront. Also, this place could serve as another gateway to Sarawak for Indonesians crossing from Kalimantan. As such, the district would be included in the state’s post-Covid-19 economic […]
Take heed of projects, village chiefs told
SEMOP: Community leaders and village chiefs should always be aware of projects being implemented in their respective villages. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Ukas) Abdullah Saidol said community heads also need to establish good cooperation with agencies and elected representatives so that problems in villages can be resolved immediately. “Grassroots […]
