State govt to announce all projects in Borneo Highlands
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KOTA PADAWAN: All development projects that will involve Borneo Highlands will be announced by the state government itself. Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Tan Kai stated that the council is only responsible for the maintenance for the area. “We are only responsible for the road maintenance, the […]
List of 92 projects worth over RM1 bil received
SPAOH: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) received the list of 92 various infrastructure federal projects costing RM1.092 billion. According to its minister cum Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the list was submitted following the federal government’s decision earlier this year to allow Sarawak to implement federal projects RM50 million and […]
Jepak rep discusses development in Bintulu with Premier
KUCHING: There are still a number of issues relating to land disputes and overlapping claims involving development carried out in Bintulu, says Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talip Zulpilip. Several current issues and development plans in Bintulu were discussed and highlighted during Talip and his entourage’s courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Ding: Various developments will take place in Meradong
BINTANGOR: A number of developments are currently being planned for Meradong under the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA). Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, as quoted by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), said among the proposals is to upgrade the main road of Bandar Bintangor leading to Sungai Narasit and Sungai Tulai, as well as […]
Fed govt will continue projects in Sarawak
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the federal government will continue current development projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for Sarawak. “Even if there is a reduction in development allocations to MPs (RM3.8 million to RM1.3 million), I think the federal […]
State PAC gets down to brass tacks
MIRI: The State Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is committed to ensuring taxpayers’ money is spent prudently and achieves the desired goals. PAC chairman Razaili Gapor said following the presentation of the Auditor General’s report for 2019 (Series 1) on Feb 14 last year, the committee had decided to examine all the issues raised in it. […]
Uggah: New strategies to help construction industry recover
KUCHING: The ‘Seminar on New Initiatives to Enhance Sarawak’s Construction Industry’ is a joint effort to address the problems faced by industry players due to the effects of Covid-19 and to help the industry to recover. The seminar jointly organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development, State Financial Secretary, Public Works Department Sarawak […]
Attention on development projects in Sarikei village
KUCHING: Issues concerning development projects in Kampung Bukit Kinyau, Sarikei will be given due attention. Residents of the village have raised the matter on the status of the road construction from Sarikei to Bukit Kinyau, clean water supply, and drainage issues including the road from the village to the Kampung Bukit Kinyau cemetery. In view […]
Anwar praised for speedy action
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA VALENTIANA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his efforts to quickly resolve outstanding MA63-related issues. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was very appreciative of the move since resolving the issues fast would help to ensure effective and speedy […]
GPS to develop rural Sarawak through various sustainable projects
BINTANGOR: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is embarking on putting various projects into action to make sure that development, particularly in the rural parts of Sarawak, is sustainable. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol stressed that the success of the effort does not only depend on the government […]
