172 homes repaired under house improvement project
SEBUYAU: A total of 172 homes here have been repaired through the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) so far. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister and Sebuyau assemblyman, Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said the state government led by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is always concerned about the living conditions of less fortunate. He expressed […]
Sebuyau’s 48 bodies given MRP grants
SEBUYAU: A total of 48 recipients comprising Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Sebuyau received grants for Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) on Monday (Feb 15). Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi, who is also Sebuyau assemblyman, said these channelled funds are aimed at […]
Batang Lupar Bridge earth-breaking ceremony on Feb 18
SEBUYAU: The earth-breaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge will be held on Feb 18 at a project site not far from the Sebuyau-Triso ferry crossing point here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate at the event. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, during his visit […]
Batang Lupar Bridge to swerve next to Triso Island
SEBUYAU: The new Batang Lupar Bridge here stretching about 5.1 kilometres long will be constructed swerving next to the Triso Island. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the bridge project, which will connect Sebuyau in Samarahan to Triso-Maludam-Pusa in Betong passing through the Batang Lupar, is conducted in two different contracts. […]
Ferry point SOPs to be enhanced, tightened
KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the 12 ferry points in the state will be enhanced and tightened to ensure the safety of users. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it has been decided that with immediate effect an officer from the Public Works Department (PWD) will be stationed at […]
Do not share photos, videos of incident on social media
KUCHING: The public is reminded not to share photos or videos of the incident, where a four-wheel-drive vehicle plunged into Batang Lupar from the Triso ferry ramp in Sri Aman on Friday (Jan 1) that claimed the lives of nine people, on social media. Sarawak Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi in […]
State govt committed to help develop rural areas
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government has implemented various infrastructural facilities in rural areas and will continue to do so. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said such is the commitment of the state government in bringing development into rural areas including Kampung Sungai Ladong. “The people, after this, will enjoy widespread development if […]
Alternative road to be proposed for 12MP
SARAWAK Public Works Department (JKR) will conduct a study on the proposal for an alternative road from Jalan Kilang to Jalan Janting and submit it to the state government for consideration under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Ports Development, Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said this in response to Datuk Ding Kuong […]
Traffic lights to resolve congestion
By Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: Five roundabouts along the Kuching Samarahan Expressway will be upgraded into traffic lights intersections to resolve congestion during peak hour. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the upgrade will make it comfortable for people to drive to and from Kuching and Samarahan. “This is an initiative […]
Ferries still playing key connectivity role
ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is serious in its efforts to implement connectivity development in the state. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said ferries throughout the state played a key role in the matter. “Ferries as a whole are temporary solutions to connect places. Throughout the coastal roads, we need ferries on […]
