State govt urged to solve manpower shortage in Meradong RTP projects
THE Sarawak government has been urged to act in overcoming the issue of manpower shortage in implementing Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) in the Meradong constituency. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) explained that the projects had suffered a bit as far as implementation is concerned. He stated that it was mainly due to the lack of […]
Unifor allocates over RM20mil for 86 projects
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has allocated a sum of RM24.643mil to finance 86 projects under its Phase 1 grant distribution this year. Minister-in-charge Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said these projects included the construction, renovation, and upgrading of various houses of worship, multipurpose halls and other facilities. He said this after presenting […]
Initiative to boost research, innovation
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak campus yesterday launched its Erasmus+ and Learning Centre to boost research and innovation. Its Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor said that the initiative has been one that the university has been looking forward to bring it into the global stage. “I am very proud because […]
Rep assures villagers of development projects
SARATOK: Every application for infrastructure projects will be taken into consideration, assured Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said projects will be channelled in stages according to priority and needs. “For those who have applied but have not yet secured a project, I assure that the projects applied for are placed in the Project Bank data […]
RADDA identifies 442 projects worth RM17.8b
KUCHING: The Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) has identified 442 projects worth RM17.8 billion to be implemented in areas under the agency. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the projects identified were the result of the RADDA laboratory held earlier. However he said each development agency including […]
Vivacity 2 project in the pipeline
KUCHING: The state government has approved the Vivacity 2 which is an extension of the award-winning Vivacity project. According to Vivacity Megamall, the Vivacity 2 is a 240-room hotel that shall be built soon to complete Vivacity 1. “Vivacity 2 consists of an iconic tower which will change the skyline of Kuching significantly. “There will […]
Talk on commercialising projects
KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will host a talk on Technology Triage: How to Assess the Prospects of Commercialising a Project, on July 13. The talk will be given by Philip Mendes, a professor at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. “The talk will deal with the criteria to decide how projects can be […]
Over 20 partake in health project
SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) and Sarawak Zhang Clan Association (SZCA) Women’s Section have successfully organised a health scanning project. It was actively participated by SZCA’s Women Section and the directors of LCSP, with more than 20 women participating in the scanning. The health scan was conducted by LCSP’s president Dr David Ling […]
Sarawak can be a haven for nature-based solution projects
KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to maintain at least 60 per cent of its power generation capacity mix from renewable sources by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these present vital pathways for economic growth as well as income generating activities. He said Sarawak can be a haven for nature-based solution […]
Minos preps council for Kota Samarahan transformation
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan is heading for a transformation with much development headed its way but everyone must throw their hats into the rings to bring this to fruition. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Chairman Datuk Peter Minos said on its part the council will keep its end of the bargain. But in the same breath […]
