Markets’ renovation still in progress – MPP chairman
KUCHING: Plans to rejuvenate the markets in Sungai Maong (Mile 3), Mile 7 and Mile 10 are still in progress, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang. According to him, the proposal had been done and was submitted to the Sarawak Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU). “We are still awaiting the state government’s allocation […]
Longhouse renovations towards ease, comfort
BELAGA: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon oversaw various renovation works in Long Dusan and Long Seripa situated in Sungai Jelalong in Tubau on Tuesday (July 26). According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the renovation works for the roof of the longhouses were conducted at the longhouses comprising Rumah Jau Dungau Long Seripa, Rumah Ballrully Kenai […]
Mosque renovation works complete
MIRI: The upgrading works for Masjid At Taqwa here which commenced in September 2018 was finally completed this month. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening of the mosque by signing a plaque and later sounded the ‘beduk’ (call to prayer) on Friday (Sept 24). The mosque’s renovation and upgrading […]
Renovation works on mosque complete
MIRI: The renovation and upgrading works on Masjid Abu Bakar As-Siddiq at Desa Senadin here has been completed. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Saturday, visited the mosque to inspect the works done. Previously known as Surau Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Desa Senadin, it was elevated to a mosque on July 1 last […]
Religious institutes receive financial aid from Unifor
KUCHING: Seven churches, a religious retreat centre, a theological school and a Chinese temple in Telang Usan constituency today received financial aid from the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor). Minister-in-charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas presented cheques for the aid totalling RM660,000.00 to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia […]
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Sarawakians accept religious harmony
MIRI: Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting asserted that the word ‘acceptance’ best describes religious harmony in Sarawak. “People of various religions in the State are getting along with one another despites the differences in their beliefs, and this is something that we must not take for granted ,but to uphold […]
Repair of sports complex submitted under 12MP
THE proposal to repair and renovate the Bintangor Sports Complex has been submitted under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), says Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “Once the proposal is approved, the repair and renovation work will commence accordingly,” he said in response to a question from Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP-Meradong) at […]
First ‘Sibu Transit for Homeless’
SIBU: The Malaysian Government Services Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) in Jalan Sanyan here will be used as the first ‘Sibu Transit For Homeless’ (TTUG) in Sarawak. Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government had agreed to allocate RM546,000 to renovate the premises. “TTUG Sibu will […]
Renovated premises need fire certificate
KUCHING: There is still confusion among building owners about the occupation permit (OP) and Bomba fire certificate (FC). State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman said every building must obtain the OP, enshrined in the Sarawak Building Ordinance 1994. The building’s OP would be void if the building was altered from the original […]
