Call to review RTP project costs
PUSA: Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam called for a review of the cost of project implementation under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). He echoed this sentiment following various complaints received in view of the increase in the prices of building materials. “The rising cost of building materials has affected the implementation of projects with some […]
Balanced progress assured in Ngemah
KANOWIT: Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana has vowed to ensure balanced development in his constituency, especially infrastructure development. He also revealed he had allocated RM5 mil to his constituency this year to implement the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects which would be carried out by the technical agencies in the near future. “Aside from this, I […]
Complete projects on time, deputy minister tells contractors
DEBAK: Contractors are urged to take responsibility for development projects that could not be completed on time, particularly the Debak Sub-District Sports Complex and several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that when it was stated that a project must be completed within a […]
Villages urged to set up women bureau
KUCHING: Krian assemblyman Friday Belik has called for the setting up of more women bureau at the village level to facilitate efforts to uplift the socio economy of the womenfolk. He pointed out that the number of such bureau was still low, thus there was a need for more to be established. “The Women Bureau […]
46 projects worth RM5 mln in Tasik Biru under RTP fund
BAU: A total of 46 projects in Tasik Biru constituency worth RM5 million were funded by the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund, said Deputy Minister of Transport II Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report quoted the Tasik Biru assemblyman as saying that 17 of the projects funded with an […]
35 projects for Ngemah
KANOWIT: Thirty-five Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects will be implemented in Ngemah state constituency this year. According to its assemblyman Anyi Jana, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will also build nine new substations to increase internet access rates and better telephone networks here. He said this during the Nanga Tada Resettlement Scheme (SPS) Profile Book […]
Keep up good work, YB urges teachers
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the education sector here to keep up with their good work among school going children. “I have always supported education, including infrastructure development as well as educational assistance such as for uniforms, school bags and shoes throughout my time as assemblyman regardless of race, religion […]
Upgrade in store for sporting arenas
SEBUYAU: More sports amenities have been earmarked for several villages here under the Rural Transformation programme (RTP) this year. Sebuyau Administrative Officer, Ajis Ahmad, said among the new projects were the upgrading of the Kampung Baru Sebuyau futsal field to a tune of RM400,000, the project to upgrade the martial art court for Silat Helang […]
HDC financing lightens longhouse construction
SIMANGGANG: Loan financing from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has made it easier for the Iban community in the area to build new longhouses. Assistant Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said each family/door is given a loan facility up to RM30,000. “Today I had a chance to visit the […]
Devt projects rep’s top priority
KUCHING: The implementation of development projects in Stakan constituency continues to be top priority for its assemblyman. Newly elected rep Datuk Hamzah Brahim said that it is important to ensure the development in his area is well-planned and implemented accordingly. “We want to ensure that development projects are implemented for the benefit of the people. […]
