New Sibu Jaya water main will significantly improve water pressure: Tiang
SIBU: The new 1000mm water main which is under construction will significantly improve the water pressure in Sibu Jaya. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang said the construction is expected to be completed in three weeks’ time. He visited Sibu Jaya HDC flats to meet the residents and their representatives […]
Call to support programmes that improve govt services
KUCHING: Civil servants under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development (MUDNeR) have been urged to continue supporting innovative and creative programmes aimed at enhancing services to the people. Its Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said these programmes helped resolve the problems faces when delivering government services. The outcome of this innovation […]
MoU step towards enhancing digital transformation
KUCHING: The exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) and the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) is expected to pave the way for the adoption of new strategies for digital transformation in the industry. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak Datuk Ronald Sagah Wee Inn […]
Rep suggests plans to improve Sarikei Health Clinic
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has suggested plans to develop Sarikei Health Clinic in order to provide better healthcare facilities to its patients. This followed his discussion with the Sarikei Division Health Office. Huang said the number of patients at Sarikei Health Clinic was increasing and the clinic was facing an issue […]
Over RM35 mln to improve Triso-Melebu-Pusa coastal road
BELADIN: Approximately RM38.7 million has been allocated by the state government to improve and upgrade the 26.3km Triso-Melebu-Pusa coastal road in three phases. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawai said the Triso-Melebu-Pusa coastal road was the seventh (PA7) out of 30 packages of coastal roads that would be repaired. “We have […]
Formula to improve Bumiputera participation
KUCHING: The state government is working on a formula to nurture and improve the participation of Bumiputeras in all economic sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had instructed the State Financial Secretary’s Office to use a certain formula for certain jobs to be given to Bumiputeras. “From there, Bumiputeras can […]
New system to improve Jais services
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has launched Sarawak Islamic Services (Kiswa) to improve the delivery of its services. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the new system is necessary to complement the state government’s digital economy initiative. “One of the factors why […]
MCMC, SMA to cooperate
IMPROVING SARAWAK’S 4G BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work closely with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to improve 4G broadband connectivity in the state. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the MCMC was targeting to achieve at least 90 percent broadband connectivity compared to 71 percent now. […]
Improve investment processes, says Agong
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said the country’s investment approval processes, especially for high-impact projects, should be made more efficient and quickly. His Majesty said the improvements are important to attract more quality investments into the country. “Realising the importance of investment injection to boost the country’s economy, my […]
Covid-19 situation will improve
KUCHING: Serba Dinamik Holding Berhad is optimistic that by June the Covid-19 situation will improve in state and the country. Its group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ir Mohd Abdul Karim said, he hoped by then the company’s projects that have been temporary put on hold due pandemic could be execute as […]
