Sungai Pesu Bridge opened to road users
KUCHING: The 32-metre long Sungai Pesu Bridge in Jelalong, Tubau was officially opened to road users on Wednesday. The symbolic opening was completed by Murum assemblyman, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, who was accompanied by the assistant general manager of Jelalong Estate Mohan a/l Ramasamy, the managers of Samling Farm in Jelalong, Tubau together with the company […]
Premier declares open RM10.5 million district mosque
SARATOK: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially declared open the Al-Mutahdin Mosque here, today. The new district mosque which can accommodate 1,800 worshippers was built at a cost of RM10.5 million. Its construction began in June 2016 and was fully completed on March 30, 2019. The mosque was built on a […]
Bau Bicentennial Bridge, a new landmark in Bau
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BAU: Tasik Biru’s new Bau Bicentennial Bridge is officially opened to the public today in conjunction with Bau’s 200th anniversary. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the bridge is a new landmark in Bau, bringing back nostalgic the old red concrete bridge that used to be […]
Interchange to have multiplier effect on growth
SRI AMAN: The just opened Sri Aman Multi-Level Interchange here will have a positive impact on the development of the division and its surrounding areas. Infrastructure Development Deputy Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the interchange would provide convenience to the rural communities as well as other road users in terms of direct access to other areas. […]
All systems go at new Sri Aman hospital
KUCHING: Sri Aman Hospital 2 is now open to serve local residents and people from the surrounding districts. The new 108-bed hospital which opened its doors on Sept 1 offers seven medical specialties, including general medicine, paediatrics and general surgery. Apart from that, the hospital also offers services in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G), orthopaedics, radiology, […]
Kampung Hulu bridge eases movement
SERIAN: The newly built suspension bridge connecting Kampung Hulu here to the other side of the village is now ready to benefit the locals. The project, which cost nearly RM300,000 was completed in just six months on April 12 this year after construction began on Oct 13, 2021. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem […]
Opening of highway’s Pujut section eases traffic
MIRI: The completion of the Pujut Section of the Pan Borneo Highway project will help ease traffic flow between Miri Airport to Permyjaya and Kuala Baram, here. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the 15.9km road, the construction of which began on Nov 1, 2016 also involved the construction of two bridges on […]
6th Mile flyover opens
KUCHING: The 6th Mile flyover near here is finally opened for public use from today. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the two lanes near the flyover are projects under the Kuching-Serian WPC02 Section of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Project (LPB). “The bridge at 6th Mile (near the Kuching Sentral area) is […]
Mile 6 flyover opens for use
KUCHING: The fast lanes for both directions (Kuching-Serian and Serian-Kuching) at the Mile 6 flyover here have opened for public road users since 5pm today. According to Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak in a notice issued today, prior to opening of the lanes, the contractor had continuously worked on in completing the flyover which is […]
A centre of Melanau heritage
OYA: The local community here has contributed significantly to the Melanau Heritage Gallery. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah disclosed that many of the artifacts displayed in the gallery are from the community’s heritage treasures. “I believe that there will be more individuals from the local community who will be in touch with the gallery […]
