Building adjacent to Kapit Hospital awaiting MoH’s approval
KAPIT: The construction of a new building adjacent to Kapit Hospital is currently awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Health (MoH). It was made to understand the proposed project has long been planned and submitted to MoH and the Kapit Resident Office. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Customs and Law), Datuk Jefferson […]
Sarawak Malay National Association to have RM20 mln premises in two years
KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay National Association (PMKS) will soon have its own building once its design is approved by the State Planning Unit (SPA). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the building will be equipped with various facilities such as an office space and a huge multipurpose hall. “PKMS has proposed […]
New town planning initiative holds out promise
KUCHING: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) headquarters is only a component of a carefully designed development that falls under a new town planning initiative, which will ultimately provide long-term benefits to the people. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the 20-acre land near the Agriculture Research Centre in Semenggok will be developed with a […]
RM560k approved for SK Kpg Sawai’s new pre-school building
MATU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM560,000 for the construction of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Sawai’s new pre-school building. This was recently announced by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad during the school’s appreciation ceremony. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), for the convenience and comfort of students […]
Work on RM70-mln Unifor complex progressing well
KUCHING: The construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) complex at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee is progressing well despite initial delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic which halted work. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil hoped to have the complex ready by the end of next year. […]
Construction of new Subis District Office building ongoing
BEKENU: Construction of the new Subis District Office building is currently ongoing by contractor Fastart Sdn Bhd. The location of the premises is at Kampung Rambai (Bekenu town) on the other side of Sungai Sibuti. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus expressed hope that the project would be […]
RM200k grant for St James Church’s new building
BAU: The Sarawak government, through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), gave a grant of RM200,000 to St James Catholic Church, Bitikie here. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep handed over the cheque to the chairman of St James Bitikie, Prof Andrew Alek Tuen, […]
Dyslexia Association Sarawak serves as benchmark
BY LEE SHAW WEI & JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: A new learning and resource centre belonging to the Dyslexia Association of Sarawak (DASwk) is the first in the state with its own building. With that, and with the various services it will provide, the centre will be the benchmark for other dyslexia associations in the country. […]
Premier: i-CATS meant for all to acquire knowledge
KUCHING: The building of a new and second campus of i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC) near Kampung Trombol in Telaga Air is to provide more avenues for Sarawakians, regardless of race or religion, to acquire knowledge and skills. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said i-CATS UC does not discriminate on the […]
New schools in the pipeline for primary children
BAU: Two new primary schools here will not long from now replace the existing ones which are in a state of disrepair. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said SK Grogo which was now about 70 per cent complete was slated for completion on July 20 this year. As for SK Suba Buan a […]
