Flood situation improves following fine weather

KUCHING: The situation in flood affected areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) jurisdiction has improved following fine weather today. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today for updates on the flood situation in MPP areas. “Today there are no more flooding as the weather has improved, but […]

44 run-down houses to be repaired

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has identified 44 more dilapidated houses in areas of its jurisdiction to be repaired next year under the House Repair For The Poor programme. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang in revealing this said the goal of the programme is to ensure that the houses of those who are underprivileged […]

Padawan Municipal Council has highest number of properties

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has recorded the highest number of properties amongst all the local authorities in Sarawak. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said as of Oct 1 this year, there are 73,001 properties in MPP and 91 percent are residential properties. “From 2017 to this year, the growth rate of development of properties […]

Council to promote tourism in the state

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will work hard to promote tourism in the state, particularly Padawan, said its chairman Lo Khere Chiang. Padawan was blessed with ‘CAN’ (culture, adventure and nature) attractions such as the Bidayuh longhouses, he pointed out during the 24th anniversary celebration of MPP and the launch of The Last Ring Ladies […]

Council needs smart, green building

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg agrees that Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) should have a new smart and green office building.   “As we want Kuching to be a smart city, you need to have smart and green technology buildings. Therefore, I support that MPP should have a new office building,” he […]

MPP urged to focus on growth

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been asked to focus on three important sectors — services, tourism and agriculture — for further growth of the municipality. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is because these sectors are an added advantage for the council as compared to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) […]

Second half-year deadline of assessment rate payments extended to Nov 30

KUCHING: The due date for payment of the second half-year 2020 assessment rate under the Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) has been extended to Nov 30. The extension is due to the conditional movement control order and the Covid-19 pandemic, said PMC today. PMC’s counters are open daily on working days from Monday to Friday to […]

RM1 mln projects for Kpg Quop

KUCHING: Over RM1 million worth of projects have been allocated for the development of Kampung (Kpg) Quop this year. The projects include the implementation of roads, drainage, culverts, street lighting and access roads. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman and Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said these development funds came from Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah […]