Allocation of RM7.8 mil for agricultural road

TEBEDU: A total of RM7.8 million is allocated for the new agricultural road construction project from Kampung Kujang Sain to Kampung Daha Kisau. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said this three-km agricultural road project will connect Kampung Kujang Sain, Kampung Daha Kisau and the surrounding areas. He said the construction of the road is […]

Dual carriageway project to begin next year

ASAJAYA: The dual carriageway project from the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge will begin next year. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said its implementation comes under the Second Trunk Road (STR) project and has been awarded to Hock Seng Lee Berhad (HSL). “There are many development projects being carried […]

61 landowners receive compensation cheques  worth RM1,104,773

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI PAKAN: The implementation of four road projects is the focus of the Sarawak government to ensure that Pakan is not marginalised from development. Among the projects are the upgrading of the    Rumah Saban Sungai Ipoh Road, Ulu Kota Pakan; the Pakan Road Project, Ulu Kota Pakan (Phase 3) and ‘Replacement of […]

Aidel updates on progress of road project in Sibu Division

SIBU: During a site visit on Tuesday (June 27), Sarawak Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Ir Aidel Lariwoo provided an update on an ongoing road construction project aimed at improving connectivity and transportation infrastructure here. The project focuses on constructing roads along Sungai Bidut, Kampung Tutus, Kampung Sebedil and Kampung Bungan Kecil, and […]

Last miles of road network connecting Sarawak’s villages in final stage of finalising

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development is in the final stage of finalising the last miles of the road network to connect various villages in Sarawak.  Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this will involve approximately 5,000km of roads that will be built before 2030.  “As […]

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 […]

Ulu Paku road upgrading project to complete by April 2024

SRI AMAN: The Ulu Paku road upgrading project, valued at RM19.1 million, is set to be completed on April 12 next year following an extension of time (EOT) approval due to design changes and weather factors. The project was initially scheduled to be finished on July 12 of this year. However, an announcement of an […]

Missing link road ready ahead of schedule

DARO: The construction of the one kilometre-long missing link road from Kampung Penuai to Jalan Ladang at Pulau Bruit here has been completed ahead of schedule. In a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the Rural Transformation […]

Kpg Sapit road access project under federal purview

KOTA PADAWAN: The road access construction project to Kampung Sapit is under the purview of the Public Works Department (PWD) and not under Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). Chairman of MPP, Lo Khere Chiang said that the task of the council is only confined to maintaining the minor road. “We are not involved in the project […]

Roads to be improved to speed up projects

KAPIT: The state government is looking to improve the roads in this town other parts of the division to intensify and hasten the implementation of local development projects.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would help contractors in terms of mobilisation of assets and logistics.  “We are looking for alternatives […]