Ensuring projects complete on time
KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) has developed new implementation models and technical solutions to ensure that projects are completed on time and within cost. Its chief executive officer Datuk Ismawi Ismuni said the state statutory body faced key challenges in the implementation of its projects. “One key challenge was the timeline, where projects […]
More projects in store for residents
MIRI: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew on Monday visited several sites to witness the handover of projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to selected contractors. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Tuesday (Sept 7), one of the locations visited was a […]
What hot air? Projects are being implemented
KUCHING: Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Datuk Amar Michael Manyin has refuted accusations by those who said the Sarawak government’s development projects including the proposed Sarawak Infectious Diseases Centre (SIDC) were just ‘hot air’. He said all projects as well as the SIDC were now being implemented. “As a minister in charge, sometimes […]
Gov’t to review yet to start construction projects
BACHOK: The government will review all construction projects nationwide, particularly those which have yet to start, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. “The Economic Planning Unit and the Ministry of Finance will review all projects, especially those that have not started yet but already have allocations. “Decisions will be made […]
Minister briefed on SCORE projects
KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) has briefed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed on new and current projects implemented within the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) on Thursday. In an online meeting, Recoda chief executive officer Datuk Ismawi Ismuni briefed Mustapa on the implementation status of Score […]
Seek approval from council first
KUCHING: Members of the public need to seek approval from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) before embarking on any projects or charity in Padawan. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang pointed out that no one should do anything without the approval of the council as there were rules and regulations that needed to be abided by. […]
Two more projects approved for Balingian
BALINGIAN: The Sarawak government has approved two more development projects here, namely the construction of an RM5 million Anjung Usahawan One-Stop Centre and an RM10 million chalet. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg approved these projects on the spot upon the request from Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi during the Anjung Selera Balingian […]
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 […]
Give projects to eligible Bumiputera contractors
THE private sector has been urged to give projects to eligible and capable Bumiputera contractors. Assistant Minister for International Trade and Industry, Industry Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the state government had a policy of imposing the condition that 30 percent of the annual development allocations of ministries/departments/agencies were specifically for […]
