Mega projects to spur Sibu economy
SIBU: Sibu division is poised to benefit from two important mega projects in the near future, namely the Mid Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA) and the Bukit Assek Urban Renewal project. Sibu Division Resident, Datuk Wong Hee Sieng pointed out that the success of these development projects would boost Sibu’s economic landscape, however it all […]
New user-friendly, green Lawas airport will be a boon to locals: Deputy Premier
KUCHING: The proposed new Lawas airport in Sundar, which construction work is expected to start by the first quarter of next year will be user friendly, utilising green energy and would benefit the people of Lawas and its surrounding area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the airport will serve a […]
Two mega projects to ensure better connectivity
MIRI: The federal government has approved two mega projects to be developed in the Northern Region of Sarawak that will connect Miri, Limbang and Lawas to Sabah under Phase 2 of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) and Trans Borneo Highway project (LTB). In announcing this on Sunday i at the launching of Pan Borneo highway’s Pujut […]
State mega projects to go on
PADAWAN: While the federal government may delay its mega projects, Sarawakians can rest assured that state government-funded mega projects will continue to be implemented. The assurance came from none other than Sarawak’s No. 1 politician Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (June 28). He was prompted for comments by the media on […]
Affordable piped gas a reality in eight years
KUCHING: Supply of piped gas for domestic use in households and business premises will be available in the next seven to eight years, said Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Pan Sarawak Virtual Pipeline System mega project undertaken by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) will lead to the supply of piped […]
Ensure PBB remains kingpin of Sarawak politics: Razali
PUSA: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Beting Maro branch members, including the Youth and Women’s sections must work together to develop the constituency. Beting Maro assemblyman Razali Gapor said the youth and women members played important roles in contributing ideas to develop Sarawak and to ensure PBB continued to govern the state. Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]
Mega projects to raise Kapit to city status
KAPIT: The implementation of mega projects like the Baleh and Murum Hydroelectric Dams will elevate Kapit’s status from a small town to a city. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Development and Infrastructure) Aidel Lariwoo as saying that Kapit would play an important role as a generator […]
CM bullish on potential of methanol plant
BINTULU: Abundant job opportunities will be available for locals at the Sarawak Petchem Methanol Project, both during the construction stage of the mega project and its subsequent operations. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the mega project was anticipated to have a total workforce of up to 4,500 workers and […]
Roll out 3 mega projects to spur post-Covid-19 economy
KUALA LUMPUR: A former secretary-general of the Finance Ministry today urged the government to roll out three big-ticket construction projects that have been in the pipeline for some time to kickstart the country’s post-Covid-19 economy. Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim said the three multi-billion-ringgit projects — the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High […]
