Tiong visits longhouses in Dudong
SIBU: President of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing on Monday (Dec 21) paid a visit to ten longhouses in Dudong constituency, starting as early as 4.30am. The visit was to gain a clear understanding on local issues and fostering closer relationships with the people. During the visit, he found that […]
Clean water supply for 15 longhouses
MUKAH: Over 1,500 residents from 11 longhouses in Kuala Balingian and four longhouses in Kuala Serupai have been enjoying treated water supply since September. In a statement today, the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) said the 11 longhouses in Kuala Balingian are Rh Ding, Rh Meling, Rh Jinggap, Rh Ngelambong, Rh Nuwie, Rh Bau, […]
RM145 mln project of treated water supply for longhouses in Kemana Tengah
BINTULU: Residents in 62 longhouses in the Kemena Tengah area, especially along Jalan Bintulu-Bakun will enjoy treated water supply when a project worth RM145 million is implemented later. The project, which is fully funded by the Sarawak Government, will be tendered this month with the first project implementation package involves the construction as well as […]
RM166,700 in MRP grants distributed
MIRI: Seventeen minor rural projects (MRPs) worth RM166,700 were disbursed on Monday under the Sibuti parliamentary. Present to hand over the grants was Cr Abdullah Jaini, who represented Sibuti member of parliament (MP) Lukanisman Awang Sauni as he was still in Kuala Lumpur for the Parliament sitting. However, Lukanisman managed to greet the recipients via […]
31 longhouses receive MRP grants
MUKAH: A total of 31 longhouses in Ulu Mukah received minor rural project (MRP) grants amounting to RM155,000 to assist them in organising activities for the benefits of the local folk. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo handed over the cheques to the tuai rumah (longhouse chiefs) at a district-level community policing programme at Rumah Ajah Kandau, […]
Women’s bureau agent of unity, transformation
PAKAN: The women’s bureau can play an important role, especially in longhouses and rural villages, in uniting the community, says Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom. The bureau, he added, could help the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) to administer longhouses and villages, especially in organising community-based activities and programmes. “Women today are […]
Power supply to longhouses underway
ELECTRICITY supply projects for two longhouses at Menuang, Lingga, Sri Aman are currently under implementation through the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) Last Mile Phase 2, said Rural Electricity Assistant Minister Datuk Liwan Lagang. He said this in response to Datuk Mong Dagang (PRS-Bukit Begunan) who asked whether the RES will be implemented to longhouses in […]
Treated water for longhouses by Jan 2022
MIRI: Two longhouses in Sungai Teniku — Rumah Panting and Rumah Lambor — will have access to treated water by January 2022 when the construction of RM5 million 10km-long underground water pipe is completed. Transport Minister, Datuk Lee Kim Shin disclosed this today after presenting the project’s plan and the handing over of the project […]
Bawang Assan folk lament lack of development
SIBU: People of Sungai Rassau in the Bawang Assan constituency here have lamented the lack of development in their area over the last 25 years. They are requesting relevant parties to help them get basic amenities such as roads, water and electricity. Community leader Salim Unang said Sungai Rassau, which is located about an hour […]
‘Info on Wheels’ at four longhouses
MUKAH: The district Information Department organised an ‘Info on Wheels’ programme at four longhouses near here on Wednesday and Thursday (Oct 7-8). The programme, among others, was aimed at giving the latest information on current issues and get feedback from locals. On the first day, the programme was held at Rh Simi and Rh Ranggi […]
