Kampung Tebaang Daro to get several projects worth RM5.22mil
DARO: Kampung Tebaang will be the site of several projects totalling RM5.22mil this year. According to Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, among the projects that were approved were the RM4.6mil new mosque and the RM350,000 futsal court. “Other projects are the upgrading of the village hall costing RM120,000, and the improvement of village roads costing RM150,000.” […]
Rentap hoping for S’wak to host large-scale concerts
KUCHING: Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu hopes to see Sarawak organising large-scale concerts at its State Stadium here. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said the stadium must not only be able to cater for sports events but also for concerts as well. “As we are preparing for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next […]
Lee to meet Loke on Miri Airport upgrade
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin will soon meet his national counterpart Anthony Loke on the upgrading of Miri Airport and the construction of another terminal building. “We will continue to pursue the plan to build a new terminal building and multi-car parks which was discussed 10 years ago, and I hope the […]
Upgrading of airport’s facilities high on list
SIBU: The upgrading of facilities in all airports in the state proposed by the Ministry of Transport needs a special attention from the new federal government. Its minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that for the past 10 years and especially with several changes in the federal government, the upgrading facility projects requested had […]
Maintenance of public facilities must become a culture
KUALA LUMPUR: The maintenance of facilities involving public transportation must become a culture in the country so that such services can remain at the optimum level said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said such culture must become a norm among those who are entrusted with such duties so that there is consistency in the performance […]
Issues in Kota Sentosa to be solved systematically, says rep
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has assured that the issue concerning the upgrading of facilities of the Mile 7 Market will be carried out accordingly. “I am trying to get the work done and there is no such thing as me being defensive on the matter. “Now, I have the draft bill […]
Machan rep wants hemodialysis centre to be upgraded
THE population in the Kanowit area has increased and this has contributed to the overcrowding of patients at the Kanowit Hospital, says Allan Sideng Gramong (GPS-Machan). The facilities and equipment at Kanowit Hospital, especially the hemodialysis centre needed to be increased and upgraded to make it easier for residents in Machan to get treatment. He […]
RM150k allocation to improve SMK Lake facilities
BAU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM150,000 to improve facilities and infrastructure at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lake. Deputy Transport Minister and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said RM100,000 of the amount was for the installation of new air conditioning for the school hall. “And RM20,000 is for the purchase […]
Poor toilet facilities at clinic irk Dr Yii
KUCHING: Toilet facilities at Klinik Kesihatan Tanah Puteh are far from adequate and Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is none too pleased. Today he and a contractor visited the health clinic to come up with ideas to make the necessary improvements. The clinic presently does not have any toilet for people with disabilities (OKU) […]
Driving tourism industry via smart cities
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into providing for more connectivity between Kuching and cities outside Sarawak as part of efforts to further improve the tourism industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in doing so, the state government is also creating more smart cities in Sarawak. “Now of course we […]
