Smooth sailing for department
KUCHING: It has been smooth sailing for the state Land and Survey Department in carrying out land surveying activities in Bidayuh-majority areas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, when speaking at a handing-over of land titles ceremony in Siburan here today, commended the Bidayuh community for cooperating with the department throughout the […]
Land surveying only on formal applications
KUCHING: People looking to have their lands surveyed under Section 6 and Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code must submit their applications to the Land and Survey Department. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said land surveying will only be carried out based on applications. “After the applications are received, they […]
30 housing units in Kpg Tebakang Melayu soon
SERIAN: The first phase of the Permata Spektra House Project (RSP) in Kampung Tebakang Melayu will start with the construction of 30 houses. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus announced this while officiating at the briefing for Kampung Tebakang Melayu expansion scheme today. He suggested to village chief Senyem Han and the village development and security […]
Dept works with State Library to build archive
KUCHING: By collaborating with the State Library, it would help shift the Land and Survey Department towards a more effective ecosystem. State Land and Survey director Abdullah Julaihi said the initiative would enable researchers, corporations and agencies to obtain accurate information and an overview on the history of Sarawak’s geographical boundaries. “Through this collaboration, we […]
Harden visits Sri Aman Resident, Land and Survey Superintendent
SIMANGGANG: Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister cum Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis on Wednesday (Nov 18) visited Sri Aman Resident, Indit Bangai, to get updates on current developments. His second visit was to the Land and Survey Superintendent, Doris Synia, to discuss the status of land involved in development, especially on land perimeter survey under […]
RM112.5 mil for Projek Rakyat, bridge
A TOTAL of RM112.5 million has been approved for 11 high-impact Projek Rakyat and the construction of the RM30 million Penakub Ulu Bridge in the Balingian constituency. Abdul Yakub Arbi (PBB-Balingian) said RM10 million had been approved for the Kuala Balingian Mosque, which was expected to be implemented next year. He said among the other […]
Provisions for NCR lands
NATIVE Customary Rights (NCR) lands located in Licenced Planted Forests cannot be developed by the LPF holders. Assistant Minister of Urban Development and Resources Datuk Len Talif Salleh in clarifying this, said this has been enshrined in the terms and conditions of LPF where NCR lands will be distinguished from LPF should the two overlap. […]
24 Penasu residents receive land titles
SIBU: Twenty-four residents at Penasu, in Bawang Assan area here, received their individual land titles issued under Section 18 of Sarawak’s Land Code. They received their land titles at the Land and Survey Department Sibu Division office on Friday. They were led by a political secretary to the chief minister Daniel Bujal and accompanied by […]
Collaborate to increase efficiency
LAWAS: Development agencies and bodies should collaborate in order to increase efficiency and reduce cost in project implementation, urged Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He encouraged the Sarawak Land and Survey Department (JTS) to implement a blockchain approach in order to deliver more effective service to the people. “Blockchain is basically a […]
Innovation and Integrity Day
Land and Survey Department LAWAS: The Sarawak Land and Survey Department (JTS) will continue to hold its Innovation and Integrity Day (Hiits), said director, Abdullah Julaihi. He said over the years, the event had served as a platform to generate new ideas which were later developed into innovative projects to empower service delivery. “Thirteen JTS […]
