Bletih Indoor Stadium in dire need of repair
KAPIT: Minister of Youth, Sport, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has pledged to fight for funds to upgrade Bletih Indoor Stadium and Kapit Swimming Pool. According to Abdul Karim, during his inspection on Saturday morning, the indoor stadium is in poor condition and urgently needs upgrading and maintenance work. “The indoor […]
MoE allocates RM360k to Sarikei and Bintangor schools
SARIKEI: Three government aided schools (SBK) in Sarikei and Bintangor have received allocations from the Ministry of Education (MoE) for maintenance work. Its Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying said that the beneficiaries were Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tong Hua, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tong Hua, and SJKC Bulat. “I am here to announce that […]
Critical section of Jalan Bakun under repair
Special attention is being given to repairing the critical section of Jalan Bakun, spanning 7km, particularly at kilometre 45. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the estimated cost for the required repairs is RM15 million. During a visit to the project site near the Bakun Junction yesterday (July 7), Nanta mentioned that his […]
Approved firm to maintain Pan Borneo Highway
KUCHING: A company approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance will maintain the Pan Borneo Highway after it has been completed. Federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said in a written reply at the Parliament session this morning that the maintenance work would begin when the highway packages had been completed in stages. […]
Maintenance of public facilities must become a culture
KUALA LUMPUR: The maintenance of facilities involving public transportation must become a culture in the country so that such services can remain at the optimum level said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said such culture must become a norm among those who are entrusted with such duties so that there is consistency in the performance […]
Temporary half-way closures of two roads
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) will carry out maintenance works and thus will cause half-way closures on two roads on the Kuching/Samarahan Expressway from December 9 to December 12. According to PWD’s statement yesterday, the two locations are the road from Wisma SALCRA to Bulatan INTAN and the road from Bulatan INTAN to Samarahan […]
Kuching-Samarahan Expressway closed temporarily
KUCHING: The Kuching- Samarahan Expressway (from Emart Tabuan to Tabuan Tranquility Roundabout) will be closed temporarily for maintenance and resurfacing works. The Sarawak Public Works Department issued a statement Dec 8, adding that the works start Dec 8 until Dec 12. It added that the maintenance works from Emart Tabuan to the Tabuan Tranquility Roundabout […]
56 LRT train sets expected to operate on Kelana Jaya route in stages next year
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 56 sets of Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains are expected to operate in stages on the Kelana Jaya route by the third quarter of next year to increase the frequency of services during peak hours, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Currently, he said, only 38 sets of LRT trains were […]
Civic centres may be in for reboot
KUCHING: Civic centres in the state, some of which are a tad run down, may be in for a new lease of life. A restructuring of the system is presently underway, according to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Civic centres are now under the jurisdiction of the Ministry […]
Syscorp completes acquisition of Piasau Gas
KUCHING: Shin Yang Shipping Corporation Bhd (Syscorp) has completed the acquisition of Piasau Gas Sdn Bhd for RM22.79 million in cash. Piasau Gas has become Syscorp’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Miri-based shipping and shipbuilding firm told Bursa Malaysia. Incorporated in 1991, Piasau Gas is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing, distribution and marketing of industrial […]
