Development projects proposed for Balingian
BALINGIAN: The mini stadium here will undergo a facelift soon to upgrade the sports facilities in the sub-district. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said yesterday that the upgrading work would cost RM9 mil. “A grandstand for the stadium and an indoor stadium have also been proposed, and will be implemented in stages in future,” he […]
Bank donates RM10k to mosques, suraus
MUKAH: Bank Rakyat has allocated donations totalling to RM10,500 which will be distributed to 21 mosques and suraus here to assist with administrative matters and the implementation of programmes. According to a spokesperson from Bank Rakyat Mukah, the donation under the Mosque Financial Integrity programme is one of the bank’s efforts to collaborate with the […]
Basic facilities needed
BINTULU: Basic facilities and social infrastructure such as treated water supply, electricity supply and roads were among the issues discussed at a meeting of the Binyo, Selezu and Genaan Residents Association (PPBSG) held here on Saturday. According to the newly appointed PPBSG chairman, Paul Ngipa Lambat, most areas in Binyo, Selezu and Genaan have yet […]
MBKS begins work on second pedestrian and cycling track
BY TANIA LAM & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the construction of its proposed pedestrian and cycling track along Jalan Stutong to the junction of Lorong Song 3C here, on Friday (Sept 18). MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the RM460,000 funding for the project was from the […]
Fix our futsal court
SARATOK: Athletes and fans of futsal in this district urged the authorities to take care of the sports’ development like any other popular games here. Many Saratok youths have high interest and great talent in the sports, therefore they need more exposure. What is to be expected is for the children from this district are […]
Six bodies receive aid from Unifor
MUKAH: Six non-Muslim organisations received financial aid from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) of the Chief Minister’s Department totalling RM500,000 last Thursday. Amongst the recipients included the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church of Sungai Sebetong in Balingian, which will use the fund to install power supply to its premises. For St Mary’s Chapel, Balingian, […]
Public happy with toilet upgrade
KUCHING: After more than the 30 years, the public toilet at Bintawa Hawker Centre is finally getting an upgrade. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng conducted a site visit there yesterday to ensure that the project was going on well. The project, which costs around RM 187,000, is expected to be […]
Upgrade for hawker centre toilets
KUCHING: The toilet facilities that are over 30 years old at Bintawa Hawker Centre here are finally getting an upgrade. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the reason for the upgrade is to provide better facilities for public use. “We received a lot of complaints on the toilets and I […]
Project to change landscape, restore economy
KUCHING: A mixed development project valued at RM480 million to be implemented by UDA Holdings Berhad and Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) here will change Kuching’s landscape and contribute towards restoring the state’s economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I believe that this project will benefit our development framework in Kuching, […]
RM1m facelift for Taman Bulatan
MIRI: A popular local park, Taman Bulatan, located off the corner of the Pujut Roundabout at Boulevard Commercial centre here, is about to undergo a major renovation to the tune of RM1million. According to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting, who is also Piasau Assemblyman, the upgrading works would include improving […]
