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Gedong names 31-strong council to oversee initiatives

BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Gedong, which has been elevated to a full district, has established a District Council, welcoming 31 members to oversee governance and development initiatives there. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian called on the newly appointed councillors to work together to ensure the development and […]

Gedong to have own district council building

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Gedong will soon have its own district council building, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, plans to construct the building are still in discussion with State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohd Abu Bakar Marzuki. He pointed out that as district […]

Gedong district councilors sworn in

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Thirty one councilors for Gedong district took their oath of office for the period Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also Gedong assemblyman attended the swearing-in ceremony at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here […]

State eyes Rajang Delta after Gedong rice success

KUCHING: The successful implementation of modern rice cultivation in Lubok Punggor, Gedong, has prompted the Sarawak government to look at the Rajang Delta as another potential rice cultivation area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said rice cultivation was suitable in the Rajang Delta area. “Research between the local community and private […]

Chitose picks Gedong for algae farming

GEDONG: The Chitose Group from Japan has identified Gedong as a prime location for its new algae cultivation project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the selection was attributed to Gedong’s favourable landscape and soil conditions. “We have embarked on a journey to explore the extraction, cultivation, and development of algae. […]

Residents laud upgrading of Datuk Patinggi Ali Hall

GEDONG: The Datuk Patingg Ali Hall here is set to undergo transformation and be equipped with modern technology and facilities. During TVS Prihatin programme held today (Nov 11), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also Gedong assemblyman, said that the hall would undergo upgrades, with the tender set to be […]

Free TV decoders for e-Kasih families

GEDONG: In a special event commemorating its third anniversary, TVS announced the distribution of MYTV decoders to 300 e-Kasih recipients here, as part of the TVS Prihatin programme. Deputy executive chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of TVS, Kushairi Abang, said that this initiative enables the recipients to access TVS broadcasts free of charge. The […]

Aspirations for Gedong as a thriving hub

GEDONG: In the heart of this constituency, the aspirations of its diverse community leaders paint a vivid picture of hope and progress under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking to the New Sarawak Tribune, every leader echoes a common desire for comprehensive development, improved infrastructure, and enhanced socio-economic […]

Abang Johari approves RM3.85mil for road, ruai construction in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: The state has approved RM3 million for the constructions of roads and RM850,000 for the villager ruai (open community space) project here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is part of his duty as Premier and Gedong assemblyman to support the development of Simunjan. “This is because the distance […]

200 Gedong residents receive aid

GEDONG: Some 200 beneficiaries from the Gedong constituency received basic food aid and cash assistance under the Program Jelajah Asnaf 2022 held at the Gedong Community Hall on Wednesday (Aug 17). According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the programme was organised by Aiman Group in collaboration with the Gedong […]