Sibu-Kapit road proves CM cares
KAPIT: Kapit is no longer an island within the island of Borneo, thanks to the 110km Sibu-Kapit road, says Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. The Deputy Chief Minister said in the past, it was difficult to reach Kapit and “(Chief Minister) Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has proven to the world and critics that […]
‘Support Dennis’
MIRI: The Penans in Long Latei, Sungai Melanah have been told to give their undivided support to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau who is capable of bringing them into mainstream development and be on par with other communities in the state. Long Latei headman, Jangin Duwin, made the call last Saturday (Oct 3) during the […]
RM73 million for two projects in Kapit
KAPIT: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg approved two development projects worth RM73 million for Kapit town on Sunday (Oct 4). The projects are a new three-storey market worth RM15 mln and a RM58-million landscape and heritage project. “You have very hardworking elected representatives here, each time they see me, they present me […]
Bridging Putrajaya, KK
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government will work together with the Sabah government to deliver what is expected of them without compromise. This is doable under the sure and steady premiership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin or famously known as ‘Abah’, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ali Biju. He […]
GPS ensures development for all communities
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is committed to providing opportunities and development in rural areas to all Sarawakians regardless of race. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who gave this assurance said many of the regional development agencies such as the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA), Highland Development Agency (HDA) […]
‘SST payment can be used for development’
MUKAH: The five per cent state sales tax (SST) on petroleum products export received by the Sarawak government from Petronas and other similar companies for 2019 and subsequent years would definitely help the state in its annual expenditure. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said the additional income received would be used to finance the development of […]
No longer left behind
SONG: Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said that Kapit division has received a lot of development from the state government via Ulu Rajang Development Agency (Urda). The Kapit MP also said that apart from infrastructure projects, there are also socio-economic programmes to improve the economic situation of the […]
Economy, MA63 and development main focus in Sabah election campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues related to the economy, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and regional development in Sabah will be capitalised by candidates in the upcoming state election. Academy of Sciences Malaysia fellow Dr Madeline Berma said that the issues should not be championed solely for votes in the 16th Sabah state election, but instead should be […]
Updates on Nanga Baoh projects given
DALAT: People in Nanga Baoh near here have been updated on projects proposed for their area. Tellian assemblyman, Yussibnosh Balo said the Jalan Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Baoh to SK Nanga Baoh project was tendered out last August. On the water supply project in Ulu Baoh, he said the upgrading of water treatment plant in […]
More development for HDA areas
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government will continue its development programmes for the people, including those under the Highland Development Agency (HDA) in the Miri Division. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the HDA areas have high potential as a food production area which the state wants to fully utilise “In […]
