Propelling Miri towards prosperity
KUCHING: A two-day laboratory attended by multiple state stakeholders has been held to prepare for the development of Miri into a prosperous division by 2030. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said he had asked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to grant his request to hold the lab to deliberate the ‘Greater […]
New kidney dialysis centre ready next March
MIRI: The new Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kidney Dialysis Centre in Permyjaya is expected to be ready by March next year. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the dialysis centre was now 50 percent completed. He said construction work had been slightly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in the state. “The project […]
No allocation for transport development
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin expressed surprise that the 2021 Budget did not allocate fund to the development of river transport and airports, especially on upgrading and expansion works. “These two are very important socially and economically in Sarawak,” he pointed out. “We will highlight this matter to Ministry of Transport (MOT) […]
Support our frontliners
MIRI: The public must continue to be vigilant and play their part in supporting the frontliners’ efforts in the fight against Covid-19, said Datuk Lee Kim Shin. The Transport Minister urged the public to not take the standard operating procedures (SOPs) lightly as the current situation is still concerning. “The state government under the leadership […]
Fish fry released at school pond
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Saturday released a good number of koi fish fry to a fish pond at SMK St Joseph Miri. These are for the school’s rearing of koi fish project which will add vibrancy to the school’s environment. Accompanying Lee was Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk […]
More opting for cremation
MIRI: More people are opting for cremation as an alternative choice, which has seen a rising trend during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, an average 20 bodies a month have been cremated at the Crematorium of Persatuan Ghee San Riam Miri. “From January this year until now, 272 bodies […]
270 receive Kenyalang Gold Cards
KUCHING: A total of 270 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) were distributed to Senadin constituents last Sunday. The KGCs were distributed by Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin at a ceremony held at the Dato Permaisuri Hall in Permyjaya, Miri. According to Lee, who is also Transport Minister, a total of 636 KGCs has been distributed […]
Implement one-hour interval
KUCHING: AirAsia Berhad is making the necessary arrangements with relevant authorities to implement a sufficient interval between flight arrivals in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that these authorities were namely the National Slot Coordination Malaysia (NSCM), Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). He explained that due […]
Learn new skills to be independent
MIRI: Single mothers here have been urged to learn new skills so that they stand on their own feet and support their children. Transport Minister, Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who is also Senadin sssemblyman, made the call on Sunday after presenting certificates to 17 participants from Miri Harmony Welfare and Social Club who had, earlier […]
Kuntau exponents receive certificates
MIRI: Thirty-four members of Persatuan Seni Kuntau Pukulan 7 Miri have been presented with certificates after successfully completing a two-week training session in Lutong on Sunday. Present at the closing ceremony was Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who is also Senadin assemblyman. In his brief speech, Lee congratulated the newly formed association which has […]
