Dual carriageway link to food basket plan
KUCHING: The recently proposed dual carriageway to connect Serian with Gedong, Samarahan, Asajaya and Sebuyau is an important link to transform the areas into food baskets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said essential infrastructure such as roads and bridges would support the state’s efforts to modernise its agriculture sector. “It is only about […]
Sarawak to invest more in infrastructure and technology to modernise agriculture
KUCHING: Sarawak is investing in various infrastructure and technology to modernise and increase agriculture production in the state. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state would build more agro parks in various locations, focusing on upstream and downstream activities and to ensure Sarawak can become a net exporter […]
Bayur Rural Growth Centre gets underway
PADAWAN: A new town is set to be established in the Padawan area with multiple infrastructures for the convenience of the rural people as well as for the socioeconomic development in the future. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, when asked about this, said the project was underway. “The area is called the Bayur Rural […]
Bumi chambers seek clarity on 30 per cent allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bumiputera business chambers want to hear more about government plans to implement the 30 per cent allocation for bumiputeras in various sectors, especially infrastructure development “This is because we feel like we are still being left behind, there are things going on in our midst that we are unaware of,” said their Steering […]
Human capital must grow in tandem with development
SADONG JAYA: Residents here must focus on human capital development as state leaders strive to implement basic infrastructure development. MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this is important if the people want to be more advanced economically and socially, once complete infrastructure has been developed. “We also need to continue to enrich and empower ourselves […]
Sarawak to ensure efficiency of ports
THE Infrastructure and Port Development Ministry will continue to provide effective and efficient administration of port operating resources and import delivery services. It will also seek new economic opportunities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said port authorities recorded a total throughput of 20.6 million tonnes in 2021, an increase of roughly 4.6 per […]
Shifting of resources for Sarawak-Sabah Link Road, Trans Borneo Highway
A HUGE amount of resources is expected to be shifted to the northern region of Sarawak (Limbang and Lawas) over the next eight to 10 years for the construction of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) Phase and the Trans Borneo Highway projects. Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that […]
Fast-growing Bintulu needs more infrastructure development
THE growing population in Bintulu has resulted in more demand for facilities and infrastructure, particularly healthcare facilities. This was voiced out by Johnny Pang Leong Ming (GPS-Tanjong Batu), in his speech during the motion of appreciation to the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud on Monday (May 23). “The government needs to […]
Train local workers in latest skills
BINTULU: Construction companies in the state have been told to get more local workers and train them in the latest skills, including those have specialised skills in the field. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this could solve the problem of shortage of such workers which could affect the completion schedule of local projects. […]
Sarawak committed to modern agriculture mission
SERIAN: Sarawak is committed to providing infrastructure to develop modern agriculture at Tarat Agriculture Station (TAS), including Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said TAS needed to improve its infrastructure to apply the smart farming method. “I notice they need to enhance their facility in […]
