Sarawak Merdeka Convoy journey progressing smoothly
BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: The Sarawak Merdeka Convoy continues its the zero kilometre journey to Telok Melano in conjunction with the 60th Sarawak Independence Day celebration. Beginning from the Majma Mall compound, the participants of the convoy are now on their 130-km journey to Telok Melano. The convoy was flagged off by Deputy Premier Datuk […]
Rich state, rich people
If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. – John F. Kennedy, 35th president of USA It is undeniable that Sarawak has progressed massively financially under the tutelage of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Since taking office, efforts have been […]
Smooth start to assembly proceedings
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The first day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday (Nov 21) proceeded smoothly, starting at about 9.05am. Shortly after commencement, Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar called on House members to […]
Undi18 only after issues resolved
KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to the Federal Constitution related to the lowering of the voting age to 18 years cannot be implemented immediately after the Bill was approved in 2019 as several matters must be resolved first, the Dewan Rakyat was told today (Nov 3). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri […]
Sungai Tellian bridge project progressing smoothly
MUKAH: The Sungai Tellian bridge project at Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here is progressing smoothly since construction began about two weeks ago. New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday (Oct 7) discovered that the major components of the bridge had been completed. There were no workers on site however, as it was believed that they were […]
Sarikei progressing well, thanks to GPS
SARIKEI: The district of Sarikei is now progressing well, thanks to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said various high impact projects such as the construction of the Pasi road to Tanjung Manis, agro park and the collecting, processing […]
River excavation project progressing smoothly
SADONG JAYA: Deepening and cleaning works of the rivers here is being carried out as planned. Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo, through the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Sunday (Aug 29), said the river excavation projects aim to solve flash floods problems. He said it is also hoped that the […]
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 […]
Selangau riverbank project ready next year
SELANGAU: Work to build the RM5 million Selangau riverbank (Tebingan Selangau) project is now progressing smoothly. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said the project was among the People’s Projects under construction in the constituency. “The project is 67 percent completed and it is expected to be ready by June next year. It is implemented under […]
Ensuring smooth implementation of projects
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP SEBUYAU: The people of Sebuyau are advised to give their full cooperation while the Batang Lupar Bridge is undergoing construction. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said their cooperation was needed to ensure that works on the bridge could be carried out smoothly and also […]
