Development projects to advance Paloh, Kedang and Berangan
PALOH: Paloh, Kedang and Berangan in the Semop state constituency and the Tanjong Manis parliamentary constituency will continue to be developed to ensure progress in rural areas. According to Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) would be implemented […]
Boosting revenue to drive development
MIRI: The Sarawak government remains committed to boosting the state’s revenue to drive additional development projects aimed at upgrading facilities and infrastructure across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such efforts are aimed at benefiting the people by accelerating development and the economy of Sarawak. Abang Johari also […]
Sarawak govt allocates RM200mil for development projects in Beting Maro
PUSA: The Sarawak government, through the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), has allocated a total of RM200mil to enhance the infrastructure of the Beting Maro state constituency, providing numerous benefits to the local population. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said one of the primary focuses is the construction of a river embankment in Kampung Beladin, […]
PWD spends 90% funds for development
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has achieved an impressive 89 per cent utilisation of its development expenditure last year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the department’s development expenditure is one of the highest among various ministries and departments. “In 2021, PWD Sarawak’s development expenditure performance was at 67.46 per […]
Jalan Pasi-Tanjung Manis to be ready September
SARIKEI: The implementation of the Jalan Pasi-Tanjung Manis project is expected to be fully completed by September this year. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that once completed, the facility is anticipated to accelerate development across the Kuala Rajang area, simultaneously enhancing the socio-economic status of the […]
Delayed projects to resume soon, assures Bintulu MP
BINTULU: Delayed development projects here are set to resume soon, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said. Addressing the project status, he said he is committed to ensuring the prompt resumption of these delayed projects. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, there is no need to worry, we are fully committed and will […]
Dual carriageway project to begin next year
ASAJAYA: The dual carriageway project from the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge will begin next year. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said its implementation comes under the Second Trunk Road (STR) project and has been awarded to Hock Seng Lee Berhad (HSL). “There are many development projects being carried […]
Sarawak sets target of RM1.4bil GDP for Serian Division by 2030
SERIAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced the Sarawak government’s goal of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM1.4bil for Serian Division by 2030. According to him, the division currently has reached a GDP of RM600mil. “The GDP target for Serian division by 2030 is RM1.4bil. At present, the […]
Jepak under federal govt’s development radar
BY HAMDAN ISMAIL BINTULU: The Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) at Km14, Pan Borneo Highway near here has become another new development landmark brought by the federal government in the Jepak state constituency. The Bintulu MRSM campus involves a construction cost of RM122 million and will be operational from March 2024. It was officiated yesterday […]
Kuching Waterfront development projects to enhance tourism activities
KUCHING: The ongoing development projects at Kuching Waterfront are set to enhance tourism activities and provide more recreational and socioeconomic opportunities for both locals and tourists.Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (Utility), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said these projects, including the redevelopment of Pangkalan Sapi, construction of the “Ibu Pertiwiku” flagpole, establishment of […]
