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Gedong and Simunjan plans await time

KUCHING: Development lined up for Gedong and Simunjan are now awaiting implementation, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Planning has been done and only waiting for time to implement because we really want to turn Gedong and the surrounding area including Simunjan up to Sebuyau into a complete development area such […]

Unused bridge in Gedong collapses

SIMUNJAN: An unused bridge belonging to a plantation company in the district of Gedong has collapsed. Acting Simunjan OCPD ASP Honchin Ludu, when contacted, confirmed that the incident happened around 1.30pm, Monday (July 18). “It is understood that the bridge has been closed since May for safety reasons (not safe to travel on),” he said. […]

Gedong to have district council soon

GEDONG: Gedong will have its own district council in the near future. Since Gedong was promoted to a full district last year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg believed it is appropriate for the district to have its own council. “As part of the establishment, local leaders will be appointed as counsellors. […]

Extra RM400k each for 2 churches in Ulu Gedong

GEDONG: An additional allocation of RM400,000 each was approved through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for the construction of two churches in the Ulu Gedong area. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the initial funds of RM500,000 each for the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kampung Batu Pengasah and […]

Government to develop a new village

GEDONG: A new village will be developed near Kampung Ensengai Melayu here. Funds for the project has been approved and the work on it is expected to start soon, said Premier Datuk Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Lots at the new settlement will be opened to residents from all villages around Gedong,” […]

Premier presents donations to mosques, surau

GEDONG: A total of 14 mosques and 13 surau here received donations from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Each of the mosques received cash donation of RM2,000 while the surau were presented RM1,000 each. Abang Johari, who is also the Gedong assemblyman, presented the donation to representatives of the mosques and […]

Developing modern agriculture in villages

GEDONG: Villages here have the potential to be developed as modern agriculture areas using the latest farming technology, once the basic infrastructures in Gedong have been completed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this at the closing ceremony of ‘Jelajah Ramadan RTM Kuching’ at Dewan Datuk Patinggi Ali here yesterday. “We […]

Porridge distribution tradition returns to Gedong

GEDONG: The tradition of distributing ‘bubur lambuk’ and ‘bubur pedas’ to residents in Gedong during Ramadan returns this year. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the distribution was done by Gedong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais at Dataran Gedong on Sunday (April 10). “Porridge is donated to the less fortunate folk, mosques, and […]

Transforming Sarawak’s western region

Gedong development master plan KUCHING: The Gedong development master plan will be implemented over the next five years, bringing development not only to Gedong but also the areas of Simunjan, Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Sebuyau, and Lingga. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan, which involves significant allocations, would certainly […]

Abang Jo to contest Gedong seat? Why not?

GEDONG: Residents here have welcomed news that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is mulling over contesting in the Gedong seat in the upcoming 12th Sarawak election (PRN-12). The chief minister, whose current seat is Satok, said Gedong was among a number of seats he was considering to contest in. He said […]