Local councils urged to provide elderly, disabled friendly facilities
KUCHING: Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong has called on all local councils to provide a more conducive and friendly environment for the elderly and disabled by improving the facilities in all council markets and hawkers centres under its jurisdictions. She said it was necessary for Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and […]
Awang Tengah gives assurance on sports facilities
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is committed to improving sports and recreation infrastructure in the Limbang and Lawas areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said such infrastructure will be improved from time to time. “The government is building a swimming facility in Lawas and upgrading the pool in Limbang. “In addition, the government […]
Be thankful for given benefits, facilities
BELADIN: Members of the community need to be grateful for the benefits and infrastructure which were set up by the government so they can carry out their moral duties comfortably, said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He said nothing is more precious that the peace and harmony which have been achieved by the people in […]
More facilities needed at Pasar Tamu
LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan hopes more facilities will be added to phase two of Pasar Tamu Lawas. UKAS reported that he had requested more facilities such as toilets, washing facilities and electrical facilities. So far, these facilities are only provided in the Phase One building. Awang Tengah made his request […]
Bintulu to get its own museum
KUCHING: The government will build a museum in Bintulu modelled after the Borneo Cultures Museum here and is expected to be completed within three years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Bintulu has its own history, especially in politics. “We want a museum similar to the Borneo Cultures Museum in Bintulu […]
Villagers to get high speed internet access
TANJUNG MANIS: Residents in Kampung Paloh and Kampung Berangan will get to enjoy high-speed internet access by the end of this year. It will be available following the installation of two towers as part of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) 300 phase one project. In a statement yesterday, SMA General Manager Dr Zaidi […]
New bridge and hall for Kpg Sangai Mawang, part of gov’t rural transformation efforts
SERIAN: Rural areas in Sarawak are benefiting from the government’s aggressive rural transformation programmes. One such area is Kampung Sangai Mawang where its residents are now enjoying facilities like a new bridge and a hall completed under the Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) scheme. “Social amenities such as the newly built hall will enable residents to […]
Abdul Karim reassures his ministry’s commitment to youth and sports
THE Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Ministry will continue with its youth, entrepreneurial and sports programmes. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah assured this when alluding to issues, proposals and suggestions forwarded by concerned local representatives in relation to youth, sports and entrepreneurs programmes and sport facilities such as sports complexes and youth […]
Ministry aims to move forward based on five core aspects
KUCHING: In line with its aspiration of preserving a prosperous society and dignified existence, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) aims to move forward based on five core aspects, including the post Covid-19 recovery plan. KWKPK Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said another key area of focus involved policies, facilities, […]
Facilities, infrastructure at Niah Caves to be upgraded
MIRI: Plans to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the iconic Niah Caves will go on despite the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals Sarawak Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting. In 2019, the Sarawak government set aside RM52 million for the purpose, including the construction of buggy tracks and bridges. Ting added that the […]
