Ministry to conduct feasibility study on clinic
SIBU: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) will conduct a study to either rebuild the Jalan Oya Health Clinic (KK) or relocate it to a new location. Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, said that this is one of the proposals put forth by the Sibu Health Office, considering the urgent attention required due […]
Relocation of families to commence April
KUCHING: The first phase of relocation involving 126 families from three Seberang Hilir villages to the Sungai Bedaun Settlement Project is expected to commence in April. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the relocation would include extended families from the heads of households (KIR) of Kampung Panglima Seman Lama, Kampung Semarang […]
Sarawak has biggest potential in Nusantara move
KAPIT: Sarawak and Sabah must not lag behind Indonesia, especially with the relocation of the country’s capital to East Kalimantan. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the federal government will therefore ensure the construction of roads as well as works to upgrade facilities at the Customs, Immigration and […]
Relocation of Shell HQ augurs well for state
BY JACINTA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the relocation of Shell Malaysia Berhad headquarters to Miri would have a positive impact on the state’s economy. Disclosing this last evening during his visit to the Miri Port Authority Crew Change Terminal (MPACCT) in Piasau, […]
Folks ask for land to relocate village
KUCHING: Allocation has been requested from the state government to acquire a piece of land in Long Busan to transfer the local village to a higher ground to avoid the oncoming flood caused by the Bakun dam. Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties), said […]
Longhouse, villages, schools in low-lying areas needs relocation to avoid flood woes in the long term: Rep
KUCHING: Longhouses, villages including schools affected by the floods need to be relocated on higher ground to avoid similar disaster in rural areas. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said longhouses, villages and schools in his area has been experiencing floods over the past two to three days due to the heavy rain and incessant rain […]
Sarawak to enhance border trade with East Kalimantan
WITH Indonesia confirming its plan to relocate its capital city to Nusantara in East Kalimantan, Sarawak needs to position itself and develop its competitive advantages, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that Sarawak stood to gain from the rapid development with the relocation of Indonesia’s capital city because […]
Assemblyman wants Serikin border post upgraded
KUCHING: The Serikin border post should be upgraded as an international gateway in view of the impending relocation of Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this upgrade would be able to complement business and trade between the two countries, namely Malaysia and Indonesia. “In addition, it will facilitate […]
Sarawak will be major economic, political force
KUCHING: The establishment of Indonesia’s capital in West Kalimantan will be a golden opportunity to boost the economy of both Bornean states especially Sarawak, said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. He said this when commenting on a recent statement by Tawfik Ismail, a former Sungai Benut MP during an online forum, that Sarawak was likely […]
Good economic, security prospects for Sarawak with relocation of Indonesian capital
KUCHING: The relocation of the Indonesian capital to Kalimantan promises good economic and security prospects for Sarawak, said political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said this when commenting on recent views expressed by Tawfik Ismail, former Sungai Benut MP during an online forum. Tawfik had pointed out that a shift in political and economic […]
