Symposium gathers experts on soft soil challenges
SIBU: A two-day symposium is being held here to deliberate on the intricacies of infrastructure development on soft soil. And this year experts are also expected to look into what is being billed as an innovative solution to address ground problems in the country, especially in Sibu. The International Symposium on Soft Ground Improvement (SOGI […]
Sarawak prioritises infrastructure and skills
LAWAS: The state government continues to prioritise the development of infrastructure, including water and electricity supply facilities, education, and technology. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the state government will upgrade road and telecommunications facilities while enhancing the skills of the people and advising them to adopt the latest technology. “We […]
Nanta pledges to keep focus on Kapit growth
KAPIT: The government will continue giving focus to infrastructure development here to ensure the division develops along with other areas in Sarawak. Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said currently a lot of focus is being given to the construction of roads that connect villages and longhouses to the town. In addition, he […]
RM1m RTP projects to improve Long Banga infrastructure
MIRI: Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects worth RM1.05 million are being undertaken to improve infrastructure at Long Banga in the Baram area this year. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said these projects include the construction of tarred roads (RM200,000); Long Banga airstrip parking (RM100,000) and tarred […]
Enterprises stepping up digitalisation in last 3 years
KUALA LUMPUR: Enterprises have accelerated their digitalisation process in the last three years during the COVID-19 pandemic and improved their security and reliability processes as part of the enhancement to their operations. Huawei Enterprise Business Group president of global partner development and sales department Xiao Haijun said Huawei had played its part in the digitalisation […]
Gearing Balingian for full district status
APART from the ongoing infrastructure development that is taking place, Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi also strives to bring more tourism activities to the area. Moreover, preparations are also underway for Balingian to be upgraded to a full district. New Sarawak Tribune: What is your vision for the Balingian constituency? Abdul Yakub: This is my […]
Premier: Continue capitalising on Borneo’s untapped potential
KUCHING: Sarawak must continue to capitalise on the untapped potential of Borneo and secure opportunities ahead of competitors in order to establish itself as Borneo’s trade capital. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said legacy impact is going to be more important than ever in establishing Sarawak as a leader […]
Reminiscing the war days
Since the 1950s, the Institute of Teacher Education Batu Lintang has proudly produced countless teachers for the development of education in Sarawak, Malaysia. Aside from its achievements and successes, it also has a rich history dating back to the Japanese occupation in the 1940s. Institute of Teacher Education Batu Lintang marches on The developments of […]
List of 92 projects worth over RM1 bil received
SPAOH: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) received the list of 92 various infrastructure federal projects costing RM1.092 billion. According to its minister cum Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the list was submitted following the federal government’s decision earlier this year to allow Sarawak to implement federal projects RM50 million and […]
School infrastructure to be improved
SARATOK: Several infrastructure improvement projects will be carried out at SK Kampung Kupang this year, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He said the projects included repairing the teachers’ quarters, upgrading the football field and building a petanque court. He explained that when the projects were completed, teachers could live in the quarters comfortably while children […]
