New crematorium to be ready by next Aug

MIRI: The ongoing construction of the city’s second crematorium facilities is set to be completed in eight months’ time. Located in Lambir Chinese cemetery here, the construction works on the RM3 million worth of facilities have commenced since October this year. “Once completed, it will help cater to Miri’s growing and diverse population,” said Minister […]

Monitor ongoing projects to avoid further delay, Uggah advises JKR

BETONG: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been told to closely monitor the ongoing construction of three big projects in Spaoh near here. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas gave the advice after a briefing by Betong JKR on a number of ongoing projects here. According to Uggah, the three projects include the […]

Rep urges public to be patient with jams

BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has urged members of the public to bear with the constant traffic congestions, especially in Kota Sentosa. “There are many issues to be considered when dealing with construction projects,” he said during a site inspection here yesterday. “I’ve discussed with the engineers the issues which include […]

Many projects underway for Kampung Buntal

KUCHING: Development and infrastructure projects in Kampung Buntal will be implemented under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said there were many projects still under construction through state and federal funds. “As Pantai Damai assemblyman, together with Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, we […]

Entrance closure to commercial centre troublesome

BINTULU: The closing of two entrances to Batu 5 Commercial Centre, Jalan Bintulu-Sibu has caused some inconvenience to shopkeepers when they want to go to their business premises. This was caused by the construction of an upper bridge near the commercial centre beginning last year. Many complaints and grievances were voiced by the parties involved […]

Road projects to improve connectivity

MIRI: There are 12 road projects currently under construction in areas under the purview of Highland Development Agency (HDA). Expected to complete in the next two years, the people in Miri, Marudi, Telang Usan and Beluru districts will enjoy better roads. According to a statement by the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) yesterday, the projects […]