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Upgraded SCV to benefit local tourism

KUCHING: The Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV), now upgraded and fully restored, is tipped to benefit Sarawak’s tourism industry. In stressing this, the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) secretary-general Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman predicted an increase of domestic and foreign tourists to SCV and the state. “This upgrading and restoration project will boost […]

Infrastructure in DBKU areas to be upgraded

KUCHING: The infrastructure in the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) jurisdiction will undergo significant improvements to support the area’s expanding population. In stressing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was part of the state’s long-term plans whereby road widening and improving road connectivity in the area are at the […]

Critical Sungai Tujuh ICQS upgrades needed

MIRI: Urgent improvements are needed at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kuala Baram here to address severe traffic congestion. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the need for both immediate and long-term strategies to mitigate the issue at the vital national entry point. “For a temporary […]

Community hall receives major power upgrade

SIMANGGANG: The electrical supply for Kampung Muhibbah’s Multipurpose Hall has been upgraded from single phase to three-phase to improve convenience for the community. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, said that the multipurpose hall has been equipped with two air conditioning units. “I have also approved a request for […]

SMC chairman pledges support for SK Sibu Jaya facilities upgrade

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh has expressed his commitment to advocate for the improvement of facilities at SK Sibu Jaya. He highlighted the school’s urgent need for a new school hall and a 100m-long awning at the entrance to enhance the safety and comfort of its students. With nearly 2,000 […]

Upgrading of market in the pipeline

BINTULU: Pasar Tamu Bintulu here will be upgraded to ensure more conducive environment for the traders and customers in doing the trading and buying activities. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said he had heard the complaints voiced by local traders and customers. “Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) officials have conducted a survey to upgrade […]

RM150k for recreational parks upgrade

KUCHING: A total of RM140,000 in Rural Transformation programme (RTP) funds has been secured to improve three recreational parks in the Kota Sentosa constituency. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin said of the amount, RM50,000 has been allocated to improve the Green Heights Recreation Park, another RM50,000 for Borneo Garden Park, and RM40,000 for Lorong […]

First phase of parks upgrading works completed

SIBU: The first phase of four parks upgrading projects in Pelawan constituency which commenced in February this year, has been completed. Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee took to his Facebook page to share this positive news with the public. “We have finally completed the first phase (of upgrading) works for four parks in Pelawan […]

Ideas welcome but leave politics aside: Wee

KUCHING: Ideas on improving facilities and infrastructure are welcome but, please, leave politics out of it. This, in a nutshell, was the message relayed by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng after getting a purported opposition-backed petition from residents of a housing area here. He made it clear that there was […]

SK Pedaun Bawah gets allocation of RM30k for facilities

SEREMBU: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pedaun Bawah has received an allocation of RM30,000 from Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin. According to Willie, the allocated fund is to assist in the restoration and construction of new facilities. He also called on students of the school to focus on education and uphold strong moral values. “The youth […]