Give govt time to implement development projects, says minister
BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS SEBUYAU: The public have been urged to give the government more time to implement development projects, especially related to water, electricity and Internet connectivity. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Julaihi Narawi said more programmes were in the works, especially for Sebuyau folk. “Take the development of […]
Stalled projects to commence construction
By Annabell Naja Tommy SPAOH: All rural transformation projects (RTP) that were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic should commence construction once the country enters the endemic phase. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the RTP projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to change the landscape of rural areas. “However, […]
Delayed housing project will be completed
By Fasihi Khushiri KUCHING: The Sarawak government and all the relevant parties are doing their best to ensure the completion of the Borneo Samariang Garden housing project which has been delayed since 2019. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that according to a discussion with the Premier, Datuk Patinggi […]
Government to develop a new village
GEDONG: A new village will be developed near Kampung Ensengai Melayu here. Funds for the project has been approved and the work on it is expected to start soon, said Premier Datuk Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Lots at the new settlement will be opened to residents from all villages around Gedong,” […]
Rep seeks additions to curb ferry congestion
IGAN: A request has been submitted to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas for additional ferry services here to curb congestion especially during the festive season. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said this when visiting the Batang Igan Ferry Base yesterday. “We have applied for an additional three ferries to operate simultaneously from […]
Work to extend Miri’s Bulatan Park
MIRI: The Bulatan Park extension project, which is sponsored by conglomerate Shin Yang, is currently ongoing. The project included a 1.7km extension of the jogging track, disclosed Deputy Minister I for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting on Monday (April 18). Also present were Miri mayor Adam Yii and James Ling of […]
Kampung Semera road expansion project to reduce accidents
SADONG JAYA: The road expansion project to Kampung Semera here has been completed. Deputy Minister I for Infrastructure and Port Development Ir Aidel Lariwoo was satisfied, saying: “The project was completed according to schedule and specification. This can improve the rakyat’s confidence in government projects.” According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit on Tuesday (April 12), […]
Bekenu rep in the dark over jetty project
MIRI:Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development I Datuk Rosey Yunus is in the dark about the wooden jetty project at Kampung Mutap, Bekenu. In saying so, the Bekenu assemblywoman said she would leave it to the Public Works Department here to look into the matter. “I’ll let PWD Miri look into the matter […]
Class E, F contractors told to be responsible
By Siti Nurain Ratani KUCHING: Class E and F contractors are advised to be committed to carrying out their assigned projects and not rely on external labour alone. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said although the pandemic provided a huge challenge for contractors such […]
Despite Covid-19, projects go on in Samarahan
KUCHING: When permitted by the authorities, contractors vigorously proceed with their work to install traffic lights at the roundabouts in Kota Samarahan as well as expansion work at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa. “Thanks to the Public Works Department (JKR) for prodding them on,” commended Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos in a […]
