New Rh Gansa Daling ready by April

TATAU: More new longhouses will be built under the Kakus state assembly constituency’s Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). They include the new Rh Gansa Daling at Nanga Tau in Ulu Anap which is expected to be completed by April this year. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native […]

Pipeline upgrade ongoing in Miri

KUCHING: Laku Management Sdn Bhd is currently upgrading the existing pipeline and associated works along Jalan Pujut 1, Jalan Pujut 1A, Jalan Nangka 1-8, Jalan Epal 1-4 and partially Jalan Pujut 1B in Miri. Interconnection of the newly laid pipeline will be carried out in stages as part of the upgrading works. “Thus, some areas […]

Villagers to enjoy better road accessibility soon

SERIAN: Villagers in Kampung Rayang and Kampung Rituh Labuan here will soon have better accessibility once works to upgrade roads to the villages are completed by March this year. Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the upgrading works costing over RM382,000 began last December and were […]

Farm roads to be upgraded

UNDER the 12th Malaysia Plan, the Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry proposed RM50 million from the state government for building and upgrading of farm roads throughout Sarawak. Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail (PBB-Bukit Kota) said for this purpose, an additional RM10 million has also been proposed to the federal government. “In the 11th […]

Traffic advisory for Kuching-Samarahan Expressway

KUCHING: Upgrading work on the five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway started last Oct 15 and will go on until Oct 14, 2022. The working hours are from 8am to 5.30pm according the state to Public Works Department that also urged road users to be careful when driving along the route and comply with all […]

Better days ahead for rural dwellers

SIBU: The Kong Yit Khim Road here will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, said Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong. He pointed out that the road which would stretch from Sibu Water Board to Durin Bridge would enhance the value of land around the area. “The four-lane road will link […]

Road upgrade using new technology

ULU SUAI: A 19km gravel and earth road here is being upgraded using the Cold In-Situ Pavement Recycling (CIPR) technology. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg last Tuesday visited the site of the project undertaken by Perbena Emas to witness its progress. CIPR technology is recommended for road construction to minimise the use […]

Praise for Padawan Road upgrade

PADAWAN: The upgrading of the Padawan Road received positive feedback from dwellers here set to benefit from the project as part of the state government’s initiative. The project, which started at the fourth quarter of last year, would improve the safety of commuters and serve as the main road for many people in and around […]

Motorists to enjoy better driving condition

PADAWAN: Motorists using the Padawan Road connecting Tapah to Teng Bukap here will soon get to enjoy better driving condition. Gone will be the safety hazard and treacherous bends of the present road once a RM34.9 million Padawan Road Upgrading Project (Phase 1) is completed by September, 2022. The project was launched by Chief Minister […]

Road networks a boon to farmers

KUCHING: The construction of road networks in Pakan will allow more agricultural products from the area to be marketed at the agriculture collection, processing and packaging centre (CPPC). Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said the upgrading of the Ulu Paku/Ulu Gerenjang/Ulu Krian/Ulu Budu/Pakan road will also provide access to the short take-off and […]