Lane closes temporarily for rectification work
KUCHING: A Pan Borneo Highway lane along Jalan Kuching-Bau is closed temporarily due to rectification work for permanent water pipe crossing. Pan Borneo Highway Branch (PBHB) of Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD), in a statement released at its Facebook post, said that the affected three areas were Simpang Musi, Kampung Sg Pinang and Jambatan Moyan. […]
Road linking Kpg Segong to Kpg Jugan in pipeline
KUCHING: The state government is planning to build a new road connecting two areas, namely Kampung Segong to Kampung Jugan, here. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the idea came about after he participated with the motocross riders group from Kampung Jugan across the jungle and hills trails to […]
Call for PWD to be efficient, competent
MIRI: All officers and personnel of the state Public Work Department must make PWD as the most efficient and competent department in the country, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development threw a challenge to all PWD officers to do so for their […]
MPKS chairman praying traffic woes will soon be over
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is not without its problems and challenges, one of which is the daily traffic congestion at the Kota Samarahan roundabout, said Datuk Peter Minos. The MPKS chairman said the council was at the receiving end daily, having to put up with the grievances of residents and road users […]
SMK Agama needs new dining hall, treated water
SIBU: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Agama here is in dire need of a new dining hall and treated water supply. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said he personally inspected the condition of the school during his visit for sahur with the students there recently. “The school dining hall […]
Senators stand on one leg in solidarity with one-legged Isaiah Jacob
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara sitting took place in a slightly emotional atmosphere today when the senators stood on one leg for one minute as a sign of support for and solidarity with Senator Isaiah Jacob. Earlier, the one-legged Isaiah in concluding his debate on the Supply Bill 2023 in which he touched on the […]
Meritam-Limbang trip shortened by 13KM
KUCHING: The completion of Meritam-Telahak-Buangabai road project (Phase 4) has shortened the distance from Meritam to Limbang by 13 kilometers. The Public Works Department (PWD) said the travel time also has been shortened by 15 minutes. “This project was approved as part of the 11th Malaysia Plan and was completed on December 28, 2022. Sarawak […]
Traffic lights at Setia Raja Tabuan roundabout installed
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has announced the opening of traffic lights to road users at Setia Raja Tabuan roundabout. In a press release, it said that the traffic light was installed on yesterday (March 23). “Although the traffic light has been installed, road users are reminded to remain careful because the maintenance […]
Health minister says Lawas Hospital ready on Dec 11 next year
KUCHING: The construction of the new Lawas Hospital is expected to be completed on Dec 11 next year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the hospital, which is estimated to be equipped with 76 beds, has achieved a work progress of 25.21 per cent as of Jan 31. “The project is under the 10th Malaysia […]
49 attend PWD’s MoI workshop
KUCHING: Forty-nine participants attended the Public Works Department (PWD) Divisional Manual of Instruction (MoI) Workshop 2023 from March 7 to 9. Organised by PWD’s compliance branch quality management sector, the workshop discussed and revised the MoI following the merging of the regional and division offices. The revision covers the latest organisation chart, functions, roles and […]
