Beting Maro rep wants RTP projects to be done seriously
PUSA: The delay in the implementation of the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects not only has a negative impact on the government but it also frustrates folk who expect them to be completed within the stipulated period. In this regard, Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor warned the implementing agencies or contractors to be more serious […]
More development in pipeline at old quarry
KUCHING: The abandoned Ang Cheng Ho Quarry in Batu Kawah which is now undergoing a makeover may see more development in the area in the future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said while Phase 1 of the rejuvenation project of the old quarry is being carried out, there would be initial […]
Set up lab, build more agricultural roads: Tebedu rep
SERIAN: Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada has proposed for a laboratory to be set up and more agricultural roads to be built here. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Friday (Jan 14), the three agencies namely, the Serian Resident Office, Public Works Department (JKR) and Department of Irrigation […]
Rep promises to bring more progress to Saribas
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam pledged to continue to bring more progress to his constituents. During his 10 years as an elected representative, he admitted that Saribas had undergone many changes. “God willing, I pledge to make Saribas more developed,” he said. Razi, who is also the Assistant Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development, […]
Stable government key to bright future, says CM
BY MARGARET RINGGIT & NATASHA JEE MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg vowed to bring in more development projects to Subis, Niah and Bekenu, provided the people in the whole area give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) a new five-year mandate. “Today’s launching (of the Waterfront Niah Phase 2) is proof […]
Uggah drums up support for Telang Usan rep
BARAM: The GPS government has many more development plans and programmes waiting to be implemented in the areas under the Highland Development Agency (HDA) and for this purpose a sum of RM1.5 billion has been allocated to the agency. For this reason, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said voters in Telang Usan […]
Fruitful years for Dalat and Oya, thanks to Dalat incumbent
DALAT: The last five years has been fruitful for the district of Dalat and its Oya sub-district, with some major developments taking place and changing their landscapes. This was made possible due to good leadership coupled with close cooperation and support from the communities as well as the relevant agencies. Dalat now has a riverfront, […]
Sg Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge to link Kuching and Samarahan
KUCHING: The Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge will be another iconic bridge that will colour the development landscape in the Kuching-Samarahan area once completed. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi when speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge and Second Kuching-Samarahan Trunk Road, said the bridge will be the third longest […]
Miri Sentral to be reality in two years
MIRI: A RM23.22-million bus terminal to be built in the city is expected to provide for a more cohesive transport hub besides easing congestion at the existing facility. The Miri Sentral Bus Terminal at Jalan Cahaya, which is slated for completion in January 2024, will occupy 10,845.7sq ft and feature 12 ticketing booths, retail outlets (10 […]
RM1.015 mln for nine houses of worship
KUCHING: Nine different houses of worship received grants amounting to RM1.015 million from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Minister in charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah handed the grants over to the Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian at his office on Thursday (Nov 11). In Kuching, the […]
