Alternative road from Kampung Baru to Sadong Jaya bridge to be built next year
ASAJAYA: The new alternative route that will be built from Kampung Baru, Samarahan to Sadong Jaya Bridge is expected to start with its construction process next year (2023). Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the construction project for the new route has already been approved and currently waiting for the appointment […]
Ministry implementing four projects worth RM1.6 billion
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works is currently implementing four projects in Sarawak worth about RM1.636 billion, said Senior Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said these projects were the Jalan Medan Jaya-Jalan Tun Hussein Onn flyover in Bintulu, upgrading of Route 8108 Jalan Datuk Musa up to G3 Kota Samarahan Roundabout, construction of access road […]
Awang Tengah attends Socio-economic Committee meeting
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan attended the Socio-economic Committee (SEC) meeting No.2 which was held online on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed which was also attended by federal ministers and representatives from Sabah. In the meeting which lasted more […]
Service centres must monitor PPRMS
SARATOK: Assemblymen service centres should keep a close eye on the implementation of the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) to ensure it runs smoothly. In stating this assemblyman Kalaka Mohamad Duri said at the same time appointed contractors should also be committed to ensure none of these developments are delayed. According to him, PPRMS […]
Gedong and Simunjan plans await time
KUCHING: Development lined up for Gedong and Simunjan are now awaiting implementation, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Planning has been done and only waiting for time to implement because we really want to turn Gedong and the surrounding area including Simunjan up to Sebuyau into a complete development area such […]
Batu Kawah to get 15 new RTP projects worth RM5 mln
KUCHING: Fifteen rural transformation programme (RTP) projects worth RM5 mln will be implemented in the Batu Kawah constituency. “Over the past few years, assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has used RTP funds to implement development projects in his constituency. “The new 15 RTP projects will cover basic infrastructure such as improvement of roads, […]
Formerly stalled projects likely to continue
LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang is optimistic that the projects that were previously hindered in the constituency could be continued. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), prior to this matter, Billy held a working visit to Kampung Selampit together with the implementing agencies namely the Public Works Department (JKR) and the […]
Development priorities under discussions
SPAOH: More discussions will be held on development priorities under the newly formed Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said an initial discussion was recently held with all elected representatives and several government officials in the division. “Our next discussion will involve all the community leaders in the division,” […]
Plans afoot to upgrade Nanga Ngemah market
SIBU: Efforts to further develop Ngemah town are now in the planning stage, said assemblyman, Anyi Jana. According to him among the proposed plans is to upgrade the existing Nanga Ngemah market which is the main economic centre for people in the area. “Nanga Ngemah town has unique and historical features but unfortunately it is […]
Rural delegates hope for greater development in remote areas
By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: From deep in rural Sarawak to the state’s capital city, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women Belaga Branch delegates are hopeful that the party will continue to thrive in bringing more development, particularly to the rural areas. The branch is sending four women delegates comprising a Kayan, a […]
