Issues in Kota Sentosa to be solved systematically, says rep
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has assured that the issue concerning the upgrading of facilities of the Mile 7 Market will be carried out accordingly. “I am trying to get the work done and there is no such thing as me being defensive on the matter. “Now, I have the draft bill […]
Mile 6 and 7 flyovers to be completed on time
KUCHING: The government will ensure the construction of the Mile 6 and 7 flyovers along the Kuching-Serian portion of the Pan Borneo Highway Project is completed within the stipulated time. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas guaranteed that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development together with the Public Works Department (PWD) will go […]
Early morning fire destroys car
KUCHING: A fire in the wee hours of this morning destroyed a car that was parked in front of a coffee shop at Mile 7, Jalan Kuching-Serian According to a spokesman from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call regarding the incident around 2.10am. Firemen from the Batu Lintang station […]
Still grateful for whatever little she has
KUCHING: 62-year-old Nini Chee, known as Makcik Nini, used to be a cleaner before. One day, she lost her job after a 14-day quarantine. The divorcee with two adult children is now a Hope Place recipient. She stays with her son, a daily paid labourer, at a rundown shack at Mile 7. During this year’s […]
Reopening of junction reduces traffic congestion
KUCHING: The traffic light junction at Mile 7 connecting Jalan Penrissen to Jalan Kuching-Bau reopened to motorists today (Oct 12). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang officiated at the simple reopening ceremony. He pointed out that the reopening of the junction would reduce traffic congestion in the area. “The junction is now open and we […]
Traffic light junction at Mile 7 opens tomorrow afternoon
KUCHING: The traffic light junction at Mile 7, which was closed earlier, is expected to reopen starting tomorrow (Oct 12) afternoon. According to the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Corporate Communication in a Facebook post today (Oct 11), Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang went to see for himself the preparation for the reopening of […]
Contractor told to reduce traffic jams at Mile 7 junction
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) has instructed the contractor to re-evaluate and improve the traffic management plan to reduce traffic congestion at around the Mile 7 junction. JKR Sarawak said recently, the contractor has prepared an additional lane in front of Borneo Museum House at Mile 7, Kota Sentosa whereby previously there was only […]
Council to improve Mile 7 road junction
KUCHING: A small road junction near a traffic lights intersection at Mile 7, Jalan Kuching-Serian will be improved to reduce congestion and improve road safety. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this is on the requests of shop owners near the junction. “We will try to improve the junction. The important consideration […]
New hawker centre in Mile 7 soon
KUCHING: A new hawker centre that can house about 30 hawkers in Mile 7 will be constructed very soon, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang. He explained that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg approved an allocation of RM2.5 million for the purpose. “This project is a short-term plan where […]
