RM300m canal to divert floodwaters into rivers
ASAJAYA: A large canal connecting Batang Samarahan and Batang Sadong is being built at a cost of about RM300 million to overcome problems caused by flooding. Samarahan Regional Integrated Development Agency (IRSDA) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the canal was being built to overcome the problem in the interior and the upper […]
RM1.2mil for four IRSDA projects in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: Some RM1.2mil has been approved under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) for four projects in Simunjan. In a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the projects involving seven villages would be implemented by the Samarahan Division Irrigation and Drainage Department. “The villages are Kampung Terasi, Kampung Empelas, […]
Over RM20mil to upgrade village lanes in Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: More than RM20mil in allocations have been approved by the Samarahan Regional Integrated Development Agency (IRSDA) to upgrade village lanes around Kota Samarahan. According to Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, the project was one of the initiatives presented to the Premier and chairman of IRSDA. “Today, I have asked my officers to inspect and […]
RM14.7 million to mitigate urban floods
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM14.7 million this year for the implementation of numerous urban drainage and flood mitigation projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said there were three urban drainage improvement projects; including one in Kampung Jeriah Sibu (Phase 2), which was completed in August this year. Another two drainage […]
Streetlights in the works for Asajaya
ASAJAYA: Asajaya constituents will heave a sigh of relief once the 600 street lamp posts light up the main road soon. GPS candidate for Kota Samarahan, Datuk Rubiah Wang said the street light installation project under the management of Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) is in the process of implementation. “Residents in the Asajaya […]
Kota Samarahan Municipal Council needs more engineers, architects
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) needs more engineers and architects to implement projects under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA). Chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS faced a lack of staff to implement IRSDA projects in the future. “MPKS now has about 200 staff and that number includes two engineers, four assistant engineers, […]
Sebuyau Agro Research Lab on coconuts
SEBUYAU: A site near Kampung Menek Sebangan has been proposed for the establishment of an Agro Research Lab in Sebuyau. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that this is a follow-up to the second meeting of the Agro Research Lab Steering Committee which was chaired by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawai at the […]
Sebuyau Agro Research Lab on coconuts
SEBUYAU: A site near Kampung Menek Sebangan has been proposed for the establishment of an Agro Research Lab in Sebuyau. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that this is a follow-up to the second meeting of the Agro Research Lab Steering Committee which was chaired by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawai at the […]
Projects costing millions to address soil erosion in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: The 525m Simunjan riverbank erosion prevention project listed in the Samarahan Integrated Regional Development Agency (IRSDA) will address the issue soon. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the project, worth more than RM74mil, was among five applied by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris in the IRSDA. According to Dr […]
201 out of 608 approved IRSDA projects done
KUCHING: As of the second quarter of 2022, out of 608 projects approved under Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA), 201 projects have been completed while 86 are being implemented and 200 projects are under planning. The IRSDA steering committee Chairman who is also the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performance Arts Datuk Seri […]
