SMA, LSD to create big data for state’s land

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is collaborating with the Land and Survey Department (LSD) to create big data for Sarawak’s land. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the state’s topography and soil structure would be analysed, and that the information gathered would assist in future development. “For example, there […]

Short circuit possible cause of fire

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A fire broke out at the Land and Survey Department here yesterday possibly due to a short circuit. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call regarding the incident at around 3.30pm. “Upon arrival at the scene, the operations commander reported that the fire occurred in an office space […]

LSD Miri; Public Works Section Office Sibu closed for sanitation

MIRI: The office of the Land and Survey Department (LSD) on Level 8, Wisma Pelita Tunku here is temporarily closed. This started today and will remain so until further notice. LSD said today that the particular office being closed is the operation room of the administration and evaluation sections. “It is to allow the place […]

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 […]

New method facilitates land surveying

BINTULU: The New Initiative Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Measurement Programme, which was introduced by the state government in 2010, has succeeded in increasing land surveying to almost 20 times compare to the old methods. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, through this method, the state Land and Survey Department […]

Compliance to ensure safety of residents

KUCHING: There must be compliance to ensure the safety of a proper day-care centre, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Every day-care centre or nursing home have to comply in terms of the size of area, floor space and the ratio of residents to caregivers. “It is […]