Project expected to be completed in May 2025
SEBUYAU: The Second Trunk Road (STR) project at the proposed construction of the highway from Sebuyau to Lingga, Samarahan and Sri Aman Divisions is expected to be completed in May 2025. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the project amounting RM495 million will allow road users to travel more comfortably, as […]
Build up Sarawak’s own skilled workforce
SEBUYAU: Contractors are advised to train the local technical manpower so that Sarawak will have its own skilled workforce in the long run, said Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He added that the current major projects which are ongoing in the state are an opportunity to train and utilise the local […]
Flood mitigation to boost agriculture industry
By Nur Hazrah Shukur & Gerrald Gilles SEBUYAU: The agricultural industry in Sebuyau will be further enhanced once the flood mitigation project in the area is completed in 2023. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the project was also one of the state government’s efforts in helping rural areas that were […]
RM340 mln flood mitigation project to complete by 2023
SEBUYAU: A flood mitigation project in Sebuyau is expected to be completed by 2023, thus overcoming the problem of erosion and flooding caused by high tide which often hit the area. The state government has allocated some RM340 million to the Samarahan Integrated Regional Development Agency (IRSDA) for the project which is being implemented by […]
Bridge completion date revised
KUCHING: The revised expected completion date of the iconic Batang Rambungan Bridge project is March 31, 2023. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the project’s progress thus far is at 11 percent (compared to the schedule’s 32.7 percent). In saying this, he noted that the project still qualifies for time […]
Include local manpower on project sites
KUCHING: Contractors in the state are urged to provide fresh graduates from technical institutions and universities with opportunities to work on project sites. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it is crucial to cultivate and enhance the skills of technical manpower among the locals for the betterment of the future. “Despite […]
Vaccination programme begins in Sebuyau
SEBUYAU: The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Sebuyau started on Monday (June 14). Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi visited the Sebuyau Development Hall, which was used as a vaccination centre, to monitor the vaccination process. He was accompanied by Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu and Dr Azzahari Abdillah. Julaihi said the Sebuyau PPV is under the […]
3,500 household heads in Sebuyau to receive food aid
SEBUYAU: The distribution of the Sarawakku Sayang Speical Assistance (BKSS) food baskets here began on Sunday (June 6). “Our service centre staff will distribute directly to every village and longhouse which means the recipients can wait at their respective homes,” said Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said the food baskets […]
Sim Kheng Hong Port not viable option
KUCHING: Using the Sim Kheng Hong Port as an option to alleviate the congestion at Senari Port is not viable, says Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He explained that the Sim Kheng Hong Port (Pending Terminal) was designated to handle only conventional cargo, including general, dry bulk, roll-on/roll-off, while the Senari […]
Celebrate Raya only with family members
SEBUYAU: Muslims have been reminded to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri only with family members and not to organise large gatherings. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi urged Raya celebrants to comply strictly with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) that had been set. “This year’s […]
