Kampung Hulu bridge eases movement
SERIAN: The newly built suspension bridge connecting Kampung Hulu here to the other side of the village is now ready to benefit the locals. The project, which cost nearly RM300,000 was completed in just six months on April 12 this year after construction began on Oct 13, 2021. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem […]
Kindergarten to benefit Kampung Buntal folk
KUCHING: The Tadika Sedidik construction project in Kampung Buntal will benefit the local residents. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Assistant Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that once the project was completed, the villagers would be able to send their children to the kindergarten. […]
Multifuel station to benefit local residents
BY NURULDAYANA RAFIEE KUCHING: The Petros Multifuel Refuelling Station, which is expected to begin construction soon at MJC Batu Kawah here, will be a boon to the local community in the area. The multifuel station will serve the current conventional vehicles that are running on petrol and diesel, as well as to serve the next […]
Four residents share views on Gedong
GEDONG: Gedong has transformed significantly over the years, becoming more developed and accessible, thanks to the construction of roads and bridges as well as other improved facilities. At the earth-breaking ceremony of the road from Lubok Teranggas to Gedong held at Dewan Terbuka Gedong here on Wednesday (Nov 17), Gedong incumbent Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais […]
Stay put, Debak residents advised
DEBAK: Debak residents have been advised to stay put in the sub-district. “I remind you that entry and exit between areas should be restricted and all this is up to yourself. If there is no important need, it is better not to go in and out of Debak,” said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. “I […]
Resident ‘shocked’ by PM’s visit to his home
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A leader of the people, for the people. That’s exactly how the residents of Kampung Sindang Baru here described Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg when both of them visited the residents today (April 2). Resident Aris Julaihi expressed ‘shock’ when he was informed that Muhyiddin and Abang Johari would visit his house. “This is the first time I met him (Muhyiddin) in person, and I feel very proud and thankful to him for coming to my house. “I see that both of our leaders are people-centric and very good, even the prime minister’s speech that I heard on television did not ‘touch’ on anyone but only focused on talking about the rakyat,” he said. The former imam and bilal said this when met by reporters after receiving a visit from Muhyiddin and Abang Johari during the Ziarah Prihatin programme. Meanwhile, Sajili Busrah, a former penghulu of Kampung Sindang Baru, said that it was his first time meeting both state and national leaders in the village. “This proves that both our leaders truly care for the people, otherwise they will not come to meet the less fortunate our area. “I am indeed grateful to see that they are willing to come here. I am so proud that the country’s top leader is sitting next to me,” he said. During the visit, Muhyiddin presented donations to the families under the Ziarah Prihatin programme. Among those present were Muhyiddin’s wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Minister of Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, Samarahan Division Resident Brahim Lumpu, and Sarawak Social Welfare Department director Noriah Ahmad.
Over 15,000 residents have registered for the vaccine
BAU: More than 15,000 residents in Bau District have registered for the Covid-19 vaccination, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. He hoped that more residents would register for the free vaccine. “Bau has a population of around 62,000. We aim for 40,000 residents here to register for the vaccination because they might choose […]
Stray dogs keep them on their toes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents of Kampung Mang Lot have urged the relevant authorities to monitor the increasing number of stray dogs roaming around the area. One of the residents, Junaidi Hassan, expressed his concern over the situation. “We have tried to drive away the dogs, but it was only effective for a short while. “Although there […]
Locals delighted with developed waterfront
BELAGA: The new Belaga Waterfront worth RM4 million was declared open by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today. The waterfront which is expected to become a public attraction has changed the landscape of this town. Many local residents here expressed their delight at the development which they hope would be able to […]
Don’t stop devt projects
MULU: Local residents should not resort to drastic actions such as setting up road or site blockades, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Development projects, he stressed, were for their benefit and “there’s no need for people to turn to such actions.” He was speaking at the opening of the Agriculture Community […]
