Inform me of improper projects: Uggah
LUBOK ANTU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah wants the grassroots leaders to inform him of projects for the people not done to specifications. He said the grassroots leaders must inform him of such matter especially if the projects involved the state Public Works Department (PWD). “Any projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), Minor […]
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 […]
Kakus rep visits longhouse project sites
TATAU: Datuk John Sikie Tayai visited longhouse project sites here to see the ongoing works and progress made on Monday (Sept 20). The Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) noted that he was pleased with how the projects are well underway. “As the local representation, I would like to see […]
Water supply projects not disrupted under MCO
KUCHING: Despite the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) nationwide, water supply projects under the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) have not been disrupted and they are still running smoothly. However there were other water supply projects which have to be temporarily postponed to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP), said Assistant Minister […]
Repok reps checks on projects, gives out funds
KUCHING: The upgrading of a drainage system and installation of a new culvert at Nyelong Bypass in Sarikei are underway. The projects implemented by the Sarikei District Council covering a one-kilometre stretch were surveyed by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii last Saturday. He also conducted a survey on Jalan Tapah where a road-widening […]
Projects in Kpg Benawa ongoing
KUCHING: More infrastructure projects have been implemented and construction works are ongoing at Kampung (Kpg) Benawa, Marudi. Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the projects include the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) at a cost of RM3.2 million. “One of the projects is the construction of a jetty and pontoon at a cost […]
Waterfront Phase III project in Dalat proposed
DALAT: The Waterfront Phase III project has been proposed at Kampung Sungai Kut Muara here to bridge the existing gap between the two completed earlier phases. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the project was approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg previously “Today, […]
Minister monitors progress of Dalat projects
DALAT: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah visited various ongoing projects at Kampung Sungai Kut Muara near here today. The projects included the installation of a futsal court roof, a pubic toilet at the Sungai Kut Muara waterfront, and Dalat Water Supply (Phase II): The Construction and Completion […]
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 […]
Give bumiputeras a share of the pie as well
KUCHING: Bumiputera contractors must be given a chance when it comes to awarding contracts for government projects, said Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said while the policy is to ensure a participation of 30 percent of bumiputera contractors in government projects, this was not fully enforced by government agencies. “We […]
