Assemblyman wants urgent reconstruction of severely dilapidated schools in Jemoreng

KUCHING: The imperative need for the reconstruction of three highly deteriorated schools within the Jemoreng constituency has been stressed by Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya.The schools in question are SK Pergau, SK Bawang Tian and SK Sok.“As I assess the state of these schools, I am holding onto the federal government’s promise to construct dilapidated schools […]

SMK St Teresa gets extra RM50k for new building

KUCHING: SMK St Teresa has received another RM50,000 to purchase furniture and teaching aid for its new school building. Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said that the sum was on top of the RM100,000 allocated by his office and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation during the Pakatan Harapan […]

Unifor gives RM1 mln funds to three chapels

BALINGIAN: Three chapels — two in Mukah and one in Balingian — will undergo reconstruction and refurbishment works soon. Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has approved funding amounting to RM1 million for the purpose. St Joseph in Kampung Sesok in Mukah and St Mary here each received RM450,000 while the chapel in Kampung Sau, Mukah […]

Bridge connects Medamit to Medahit

LIMBANG: A private company, Lee Ling Timber Sdn Bhd, will build a temporary bridge here to connect the people of Medamit and Medahit. Kampung Long Napir Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) chairman Joshua Asong said the company took up the initiative after the collapse of the Sungai Setuan Bridge on Sunday. “The construction of […]

Reconstruction of Spaoh shops to begin soon

KUCHING: The reconstruction of eight units of shop lots destroyed by the February 4 fire is expected to begin early next year. The fire occurred at 1pm during Chinese New Year eve, and destroyed four sundry shops, two coffee shops, a motorcycle repair shop and a hardware store. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah […]