Fadillah tests negative
KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof breathed a sigh of relief as he had tested negative for Covid-19. This came after he attended a meeting recently which was also attended by a member who had tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday (Oct 5). “I had undergone a screening and (the results) were found to […]
PWD Strategic Plan to save funds, prolong asset life
KUALA LUMPUR: To stimulate the country’s construction industry, the Public Works Department (PWD) is introducing its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan which is the best approach to save government expenditure and optimise usage of funds. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the plan was formulated to extend the life of assets, enhance government image as […]
Sarawak different from Sabah
KUCHING: The results of the recent 16th Sabah State Election (PRN-16) will not be a reflection of how Sarawak will fare in its own upcoming state election, said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He pointed out that the perceptions and sentiments of the people of Sabah and Sarawak were different. […]
Mosque complete by year end
KUCHING: The construction of Masjid Darul Naim Kampung Lintang here is expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the project is now running smoothly despite a slight delay due to the movement control order (MCO). “This is because some materials imported from abroad […]
State govt continues three bridge projects
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken over and continued the implementation of three bridge projects which were cancelled during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s administration, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the overall allocation of RM1.2 billion for the construction of the three bridges had been diverted to the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road […]
Pan Borneo 54 pct completed as of August
KUCHING: The progress of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway, involving 10 work packages from Sematan to Miri, is currently being implemented and is at 54 per cent completion as of August this year. Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the stretch between Telok Melano and Sematan under phase one of the project […]
New hall for school
KUCHING: Good news for SK Tan Sri Datuk Haji Mohamed in Taman Malihah here as it will have a new assembly hall soon. Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the state government has approved an allocation of RM450,000 for the purpose. “The project construction is awaiting approval of the Ministry of Education. […]
Don’t fan religious sentiments
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Nur Ashikin Louis KUCHING: Fanning religious and racial sentiments will not benefit anyone, said Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “Under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government, we prioritise Sarawak’s rights and freedom of religion to keep the harmony among our people. “That is why Unit […]
Storm survivors get financial aid
KUCHING: A total of RM31,000 in assistance was allocated to storm survivors in the constituencies of Satok and Tupong here on Sunday (Sept 6). Senior Minister (Infrastructure Cluster) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Member of Parliament (MP) for Petra Jaya, presented the aid to 21 recipients from Satok and three others from Tupong. […]
Serian MP’s sky bridge proposal gets support
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works is ready to bring up the proposal of building a sky bridge or hanging bridge in Bukit Paren Binong along the Serian-Tebedu Road to the Economic Planning Unit (EPU). Its Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said he agreed with Serian MP, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem that the Bukit Paren […]
