Take note of road closure and diversion routes
KUCHING: The road at the intersection of Jalan Kuching-Bau and Jalan Stephen Yong traffic lights (in front of the Kampung Bumbok Hawker Centre) will be closed from March 10 to 25. According to statement by the Kuching Division Public Works Department (JKR), the closure and change of route will start at 7pm and last till […]
Monitor ongoing projects to avoid further delay, Uggah advises JKR
BETONG: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been told to closely monitor the ongoing construction of three big projects in Spaoh near here. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas gave the advice after a briefing by Betong JKR on a number of ongoing projects here. According to Uggah, the three projects include the […]
Work on Limbang’s IAC in progress
LIMBANG: Earthworks and piling for the construction of the Limbang Integrated Administration Centre (IAC) are underway. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this project is an iconic one in Limbang Division, which will house 16 government agencies. They include the Limbang Division Resident Office, District Office, Public Works Department (JKR) and […]
Tamin rep optimistic about infrastructure implementation
SIBU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang is optimistic that the implementation of infrastructure projects in his constituency will run smoothly with detailed planning. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he said this was in the interest of the people of Tamin constituency. He said this during a briefing session at […]
Govt’s priority to improve rural infrastructures: MP
KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to make it a priority to improve basic infrastructure facilities such as roads, especially for those living in the rural areas. “Infrastructure development is also important for the socioeconomic development of the people, which is the main foundation of the nation’s economic wellbeing,” said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department […]
Bintulu-Nyabau interchange open to road users
BINTULU: The Bintulu-Nyabau interchange will be officially opened to motorists from 11.59pm, Tuesday (Jan 25). This was disclosed by Public Works Department (JKR) Northern Zone manager Siaw Ming Chian. The completion of the interchange brings a huge relief to road users plying the Miri-Bintulu-Sibu route. “For trial, the estimation of optimal speed limit is 60km/h,” Siaw […]
JKR acts swiftly to clear rockslide
MIRI: Maintenance workers got down to brass tacks to clear a rockslide that rendered a section of Jalan Beluru-Lapok impassable to traffic on Monday. “The road has since been cleared of rock debris and reopened to motorists,” said Public Works Department (JKR) Northern Zone manager Siaw Ming Chian on Tuesday (Jan 25). According to him, […]
Work on new wushu centre to begin this year
KUCHING: Work on the proposed wushu training and competition centre will commence this year after being delayed due to Covid-19 and the ensuing movement control orders. Sarawak Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he had contacted the relevant agencies such as the Public Works Department (JKR) to expedite […]
Implementing agencies must nip problems early
SAMARAHAN: Contractors involved in the construction of major bridges and roads in the state under the supervision of the Public Work Department (JKR) must avoid problems to ensure efficient implementation of development projects. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this after he visited four major projects under construction – the RM848 million Batang […]
Construction of new admin building on schedule
BINTULU: The construction of Bintulu’s new administrative building is 25 per cent complete. Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak director Datuk Zuraimi Sabki said work on the building running smoothly according to schedule. Meanwhile, Zuraimi also visited the Bintulu-Jepak Bridge project site, which connects Kampung Jepak and Bintulu. The bridge will reduce the travelling distance from […]
