New roads for community wellbeing
DALAT: The Sarawak government is dedicated to ensuring that rural communities are not left behind in the state’s development journey. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the importance of road infrastructure in achieving this goal. “There are roads that will connect Dalat to Sibu including Dalat Kut Road, Kut […]
RM267 mln approved for Paloh roads
PALOH: A total of RM267 million has been approved for building roads in Paloh, Berangan, Kedang, and Tanjung Manis. Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab said that the initial allocation of RM100 million through the Rajang Delta Development Agency (Radda) was insufficient to construct a paved road. “The allocation is for a road that will […]
Several roads in KL flooded following heavy rain
KUALA LUMPUR: Several main roads in the capital were flooded following heavy rain for about an hour since 3pm today. According to the Kuala Lumpur Police’s Facebook page, among the roads that were flooded as of 4pm are the Sultan Iskandar Highway from Istana Negara to Wisma Tani, Jalan Travers near the Brickfields District Police […]
Friday seeks help for schools and roads
KUCHING: Krian assemblyman Friday Belik wants several roads and bridges in the constituency to be upgraded. He said although most parts of Krian are connected by road, there are still many roads that need to be upgraded, namely Jalan Ulu Sebetan (leading to four longhouses and one primary school), Jalan Ulu Awik (7km) which need […]
Assemblyman hears need for good roads
SARATOK: A lack of good roads was among several issues raised during a meeting with Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. The meeting at the Roban District Office saw community leaders of the area discussing with him matters related to the needs of residents in the area. Village chief Augustine Juti who was also present gave suggestions […]
Folks all excited about roads and bridges
SEBUYAU: Residents of the coastal areas statewide have been longing for better infrastructure connectivity for decades. Therefore, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government’s commitment in fulfilling their dream is definitely putting smiles on their faces. When the Batang Lupar Bridge is completed, the local residents will not have to depend on ferry services anymore. […]
Proof of government’s commitment
SIBU: The changes in the development landscape along Kanowit to Kapit are proof of the state government’s commitment in developing the rural areas. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the construction of access roads connecting Kapit town, in the middle of the interior of Sarawak, with Kanowit located downstream showed how committed […]
Improving access to Kampung Beradek
KUCHING: Kampung Beradek, a farming village in Demak Laut constituency, needs good access to improve its economy. And Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni thinks access to the village, famous for its pumpkins, can be improved by implementing a ferry across the Sarawak River or by building two bridges across two different stretches of […]
Roads, amenities for Telang Usan and Mulu
KUCHING: It’s a dream come true for the people of Telang Usan and Mulu as the Highland Development Agency (HDA) had been given RM1.5 billion to their roads and implement other infrastructural projects. In connection with this, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has urged them to fully support the implementation of these projects. He said […]
