Adopt Dutch method to overcome floods
DEBAK: The action plan to overcome the flood issue should be given priority as a high-impact programme by the government such as done by the Dutch in overcoming similar problems. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said, he strongly agreed if the Sarawak government wanted to adopt the method used by developed countries like […]
Education over handouts to break cycle of poverty
KUCHING: As cash handout programmes have become more prevalent in the fight against poverty, economists are debating whether they are truly effective. While they agree that such programmes can provide temporary relief, there are concerns about long-term sustainability and dependency. New Sarawak Tribune spoke with three economists to get their thoughts on whether cash handouts […]
Longhouse, villages, schools in low-lying areas needs relocation to avoid flood woes in the long term: Rep
KUCHING: Longhouses, villages including schools affected by the floods need to be relocated on higher ground to avoid similar disaster in rural areas. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said longhouses, villages and schools in his area has been experiencing floods over the past two to three days due to the heavy rain and incessant rain […]
Many areas in Dudong face low water pressure
BETTER solutions and plans to resolve low water pressure problems in the Dudong constituency are urgently needed, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (GPS-Dudong). He pointed out that the issues had been affecting the Dudong folk for years when delivering his maiden speech during the motion of appreciation to the Head of State (TYT) Tun […]
Solutions for Lawas water woes
TWO proposed projects namely the new Lawas water treatment plant’s (WTP) and new Trusan WTP are expected to alleviate water shortages in Lawas. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this in response to queries from Baru Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan) on water shortage in Lawas and the government’s plans to […]
Long-term solution to Temple Street pontoon wharf
By Danny Wong SIBU: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport handed over the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) for ‘The Proposed New Jetty Structures’ at the existing RC (reinforced concrete) pontoon wharf, Temple Street here. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin was present yesterday to witness the handover between Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) chairman Morni Suhaili […]
