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Water supply projects worth RM887 million in the pipeline

MIRI: A total 35 high-impact Water Supply Projects worth RM887 million are currently being implemented to improve the infrastructure and water supply system for Miri Division. “So far, 17 of these water supply projects which are funded by the Sarawak and Federal governments amounting to RM201 million have been completed and have solved water supply […]

Council staff earn local rep’s praise

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman has commended Sarikei District Council (MDS) staff for their excellent work in the implementation of Projek Rakyat in his constituency. “The Repok constituency has undergone many changes in terms of development after being led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS),” said Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii. “Thank you for your diligence and upbeat […]

RM88 mln approved under Projek Rakyat

THE state government has approved RM88 million under Projek Rakyat for the implementation of Skim Pembesaran Kampung (SPK) Segedup. Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this would provide a total of 273 residential lots. “The tenders for the construction of infrastructure according to new specifications are […]

RM14 mln sports complex ready soon

SPAOH: The new RM14 million sports complex here is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The contractor’s workers are now putting the finishing touches. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah visited the complex, one of his “Projek Rakyat”, today. He was accompanied by Betong District Council secretary Charlie Keling, a political […]

Govt can depend on civil service to deliver: Jaul

KUCHING: The Sarawak government can rely on its civil service to propel the state’s economic growth. The civil service will continue to support the state’s policy of developing high quality and environmentally sustainable public infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and other sectors which are crucial for economic growth. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said that […]

RM545 mln projects to resolve water woes

SRI AMAN: Fourteen high-impact water supply projects with a total cost of RM545 million are at various stages of development here to meet growing demand. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said nine of these projects were Projek Rakyat under the Sarawak government while the other five projects are implemented […]

RM12 mln for computer facilities

KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM12 million under Projek Rakyat to equip all primary schools with computer facilities. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said this is to encourage mastery of digital skills amongst the younger generation, from as early as primary school. “Early exposure to computers and Information […]

Bringing economic development to rural folk

KUCHING: The Projek Rakyat (people’s project) involving the construction of a concrete bridge across Batang Undop at Kampung Sengelau has significant impact on the economic development of the local residents. Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also Simanggang assemblyman, declared open the RM640,000 project last Friday. Its completion has opened […]

RM112.5 mil for Projek Rakyat, bridge

A TOTAL of RM112.5 million has been approved for 11 high-impact Projek Rakyat and the construction of the RM30 million Penakub Ulu Bridge in the Balingian constituency. Abdul Yakub Arbi (PBB-Balingian) said RM10 million had been approved for the Kuala Balingian Mosque, which was expected to be implemented next year. He said among the other […]

Bridging Pantai Damai

KUCHING: Construction works will begin this month on three concrete bridges to link villages in the Pantai Damai constituency. Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said two of the bridges would be built in Kampung Buntal while the other at Kampung Rampangi Skim. He said the projects, costing a total of […]