Uggah urges JKR to speed up two road projects in Spaoh
SPAOH: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah wants the Public Works Department (JKR) to find ways to speed up the construction of two road projects in Spaoh. The two are the Ulu Paku/ Ulu Gerenjang/ Ulu Krian/ Ulu Kota Road (Phase 1) and the Penom/ Ulu Bayor/ Danau Road (Phase 1). He said the […]
Roads at last for Kampung Biya Jaber
KUCHING: Kampung Biya Jaber, Jalan Puncak Borneo will finally have roads after waiting for 30 years. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said that the village’s roads would be constructed after the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Office has approved the project. “The new project is in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the Rural […]
Expedite delayed road projects to ease congestion: Stakan rep
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has urged the Public Works Department (JKR) to figure out a way and take action to reduce road congestion here. He said that the issue had been a trending topic lately and hoped the people would accept that congestion was inevitable when there was ongoing development, especially involving […]
Mambong enjoying brisk socioeconomic development
KUCHING: Mambong is set to become well connected to other regions, including Tebedu, Serian, and Bau, with the implementation of carefully planned road projects, including the newly approved Temong/Tepoi/Sadir/Annah Rais Road, which will cost RM200 mln. Mambong incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg […]
Light at the end of the tunnel soon for Limbang folk
One of the easiest ways for the people of Limbang to get to Sabah or Miri is to pass through Brunei. This is because of Limbang’s unique location in Malaysia. To its west lies Brunei while the Gulf of Brunei lies in the north and Sabah and Kalimantan are in the east. However, after Brunei […]
Work on Temong-Annah Rais Road to start next year
SERIAN: The state government has approved the 20-km Temong/Tepoi/Sadir/Annah Rais Road, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “It will be done beginning next year. We have allocation for this under the 12th Malaysia Plan, under alternative funding. The design is already completed under the Public Works Department (JKR),” he said. […]
Gedong poised to become focal point
GEDONG: Gedong will be strategically and centrally located to become a new focal point in the area after the completion of two road projects here – the first from Lubok Teranggas to Gedong and the second from Gedong to Ulu Simunjan. Gedong incumbent Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said upon the completion of both projects, Gedong […]
Road will benefit locals, ease congestion
BY NAZMI SUHAIMI & NACITA NASSER KUCHING: A new 6.2-km access road to the south of Kuching International Airport (KIA) will be a boon to the local residents. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heaved a sigh of relief that the project is finally underway as it had been in […]
Benefits of upgraded Batang Sadong Bridge-Kampung Sabun road go beyond Simunjan, Sebuyau
KUCHING: The upgrading of the 9.43-km road from Batang Sadong Bridge to Kampung Sabun is timely. This because it will better serve not just people in Simunjan and Sebuyau areas, but also those from Samarahan who commute for work purposes and socio-economic activities. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development said the stretch of road […]
Ensuring optimal road safety along Pan Borneo highway
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) will continue to ensure that road safety measures are in place at construction sites along the Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak. In a statement today, the department also reminded motorists to inculcate safe driving habits by obeying traffic regulations, respecting the rights of other drivers and maintaining physical and mental […]
