Assemblyman wants rural roads repaired
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has instructed the Public Works Department (JKR) to repair the damages at numerous roads in Marudi immediately, including Jalan Ulu Tinjar, Jalan Lubok Mulong/Ng Lait, and at Sg Nyiro.The Marudi assemblyman shared that he had held a meeting with JKR regarding […]
A recipe for disaster
KUCHING: The increased smuggling of illegal immigrants into Sarawak by locals could be a recipe for disaster, increasing the number of Covid-19 cases. Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said such activities by locals could jeopardise the lives of the people and the state government’s efforts will be in vain. “It is a worrying issue […]
Over 8,500 inoculated at Marudi Civic Centre
MARUDI: The Marudi Civic Centre vaccination centre (PPV) has inoculated over 8,500 people as of Sunday (June 20), said Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. At the same time, he also conveyed his appreciation to those involved in the vaccination process. “I thank all the staff who have worked hard in making the immunisation programme […]
Fighting pandemic more important than celebrating
KUCHING: Those celebrating Gawai Dayak need to think less of having a fun time and more about doing their bit to fight the pandemic by following the guidelines set by the state government. “We seek the cooperation of all people to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the movement control order (MCO) in […]
Floods unusual at this time of year
KUCHING: It is unusual for floods to happen in northern Sarawak at this time of the year, said Marudi assemblyman Datuk Penguang Manggil. He said the flash floods which happened on Thursday morning (May 20) were the most severe in 20 to 30 years. “Some of the areas in Telang Usan and Mulu, including my […]
Marudi folk mostly complying with SOPs
KUCHING: The rural folk in Marudi are complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), said its assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. When contacted, he said that the rural folk are complying with the SOPs to a certain extent. “Yes, it is widely accepted by the people. However, the wearing of face masks in longhouses […]
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 […]
Projects affected by CMCO
KUCHING: Inter-zone travel restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) affect Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) and Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs), said Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He said business and construction activities in his constituency were also affected. “My constituency covers two districts which are Marudi District and Beluru […]
Be rational in social media posts
MIRI: Residents in Beluru have been reminded to always think rationally before posting anything on social media platforms. Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said people must also maintain good manners on social media. “I also want to advise everyone to be wary of the slanders that are becoming more prevalent in social […]
Kampung Bukit Berangan, Taman Samarindah flood woes to be looked into
THE flood problem at Kampung Bukit Berangan and Taman Samarindah in Kota Samarahan will be addressed under the Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) along the Sarawak River and Proposed Flood Mitigation and Drainage Master Plan Study of Sarawak River Basin. Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil (PDP-Marudi) said the flood […]
