Road partially closed May 9 to 23
KUCHING: A partial closure and repair works are to be done along Jalan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan (opposite of SK Hardware) from May 9 to 23. Kuching Division Public Works Department (JKR) said in a statement that the maintenance work will start from 8pm onwards to 5am. “The diversion or closure will be done […]
Stalled Samarahan traffic lights project to resume
SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is pleased that the Public Works Department (JKR) will resume work on the traffic lights at the five roundabouts here soon. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos disclosed that the Ministry of Transport had arranged for JKR to give a briefing on the project. “We are pleased to hear […]
Lorong 28 and 47, Jalan Stampin Baru to undergo maintenance work
KUCHING: Lorong 28 and Lorong 47, Jalan Stampin Baru here will undergo road maintenance from April 21, 2022 to April 30, 2024. The Public Works Department (JKR) on Tuesday (April 19) advised road users to follow the safety signs set up around the affected area and follow the instructions of the flag guard to facilitate […]
Secretariat set to strengthen ties between state engineers and BEM
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) on Monday (April 18). According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit, the MoU would allow, assist and support BEM to establish and operate its secretariat office at the Sarawak JKR headquarters at Wisma Saberkas here as well […]
Inform me of improper projects: Uggah
LUBOK ANTU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah wants the grassroots leaders to inform him of projects for the people not done to specifications. He said the grassroots leaders must inform him of such matter especially if the projects involved the state Public Works Department (PWD). “Any projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), Minor […]
No major corruption reports in Sarawak
KUCHING: There are no major corruption cases reported during the first three months this year in Sarawak, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sarawak director Mohd Zaki Hassan. “There are many corruption cases in Sarawak but in terms of high-profile cases, there is none from our findings so far,” he reiterated. He has also mentioned that […]
Kuching-Samarahan-Asajaya Expressway repairs to begin April 13
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) wishes to inform the public that repairs on the Kuching-Samarahan- Asajaya Expressway will commence from April 13 until July 12. “All road users are advised to be careful when using the road during the repair period and they must comply with all traffic management as the road will be […]
46 projects worth RM5 mln in Tasik Biru under RTP fund
BAU: A total of 46 projects in Tasik Biru constituency worth RM5 million were funded by the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund, said Deputy Minister of Transport II Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report quoted the Tasik Biru assemblyman as saying that 17 of the projects funded with an […]
Sped-up bridge repair during holidays
SIBU: Students of SMK St Elizabeth can soon expect to walk safely on the wooden pedestrian bridge as repair work is now being carried out on the structure. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek shared the good news in his Facebook posting, saying at the moment the maintenance work is being done using his […]
Road users using Saratok-Sarikei route advised to be careful
BY MUHD NIZAM SARATOK: Road users plying the Saratok-Sarikei route are advised to be careful and to always follow the instructions on the signboards. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said road users had a role to play to prevent accidents from happening. He thanked all parties involved, “especially the Public Works Department (JKR), the contractor as […]
