7,000 affordable houses for B40, M40
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is strategically developing Bintulu town with a well-structured plan that aims to benefit the local population and those employed in Bintulu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Jepak Jaya would be transformed into a new commercial centre, equipped with various facilities including housing and commercial buildings with […]
New York City appoints first-ever ‘rat czar’
WASHINGTON: New York City has named its first-ever rat czar to tackle the Big Apple’s growing rat population, which has become a major quality-of-life and health issue, reported UPI. New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed former school teacher Kathleen Corradi on Wednesday as the city’s first director of rodent mitigation or rat czar. New […]
Kids with special needs require more attention
KUCHING: Special assistant to Chong Chieng Jen of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), Michael Kong, has reminded the government that children with special needs require more attention. During his visit with Chong to SK Laksamana today, he found out that of the 300 students in the school, 85 have special needs as they have autism, […]
Comprehensive drainage system needed to solve flooding
KUCHING: A comprehensive drainage system for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme here needs to be formulated as a long term solution to recurring flood issues in the area. “It is hoped that with proper planning for the area, the authorities concerned can apply for development funds and/or prioritise and allocate the use of the yearly development […]
Village expansion scheme to meet growing population
SADONG JAYA: The Sadong Jaya Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) will be able to meet the growing population in the district especially in the traditional villages. Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo said the crowded and disorganised village conditions are deemed to disturb the landscape and ambience in the village. “When we look at the traditional Malay […]
Hospital too small for growing population
MIRI: The upgrading of the existing Miri Hospital is necessary to ensure that its services are adequate to meet the needs of the growing local population and the whole of the northern region. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plans included increasing bed capacity, medical expertise, additional staff, and support services. […]
