Construction of Anjung Usahawan Lawas 47pct complete

LAWAS: Anjung Usahawan Lawas, which is one of the projects under the Ministry of International Trade and Investment, is now 47 per cent complete. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the project, which is scheduled to be completed on May 6 this year, would provide various facilities to the residents. “This […]

RM15 million loss in Bau due to floods

BAU: The district is estimated to have suffered a loss of RM15 million in terms of public infrastructure and facilities due to incessant rain and floods in the past week. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said several roads had been cut off from connection as various villages were inundated with floodwaters apart from being […]

Disabled-friendly mosque facilities mulled

KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman is looking forward to featuring disabled (OKU)-friendly facilities at all surau and mosques under his constituency. Citing the newly completed Surau Darul Rahmah in Kampung Gita Tengah as an example, he said the refurbishment of facilities at Muslim places of worship would make them more accessible and convenient for […]

Schools ordered to close for two weeks

KUCHING: Effective today (March 17) all pre-schools such as kindergartens and Tahfiz schools in Sarawak have been instructed to close for two weeks. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg also said all schools are instructed to extend their holidays for another week till March 29. “All institutions of higher education are to defer […]