Rural projects ready for use

KABONG: Two rural transformation programme (RTP) projects in the Kabong state constituency have been completed for the benefit of the people. These involve a new RM400,000 Jambatan Sungai Peruntung in Nyabor, as well as a parking area at SK St Paul in Roban which cost RM200,000. “Thank you to the implementing agencies and contractors for […]

Close rapport between rep and agencies vital for progress

SERIAN: The importance of close cooperation and good ties between elected representatives and agencies will further boost development in an area, said Dr Simon Sinang Bada. The Tebedu assemblyman hoped the existing good relationships between the state and federal agencies would continue for the benefit of the people in urban and rural areas. “The implementation […]

RM750,000 to upgrade church, police hall

BINTANGOR: The Sarawak government has approved a sum of RM750,000 to upgrade the building of Kai Nguong Methodist Church and the Meradong District Police (IPD) Headquarters under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), a sum of RM500,000 was allocated to upgrade the infrastructure of Kai Nguong Methodist Church. […]

New site found for proposed boat terminal

KABONG: The proposed boat terminal at Sungai Kampung Empelam will have to be built at a new site after the previous site was deemed unsuitable. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said the RM250,000 project was one of his 11 rural transformation programme (RTP) projects for 2021. “Today’s visit is aimed at studying the new site […]

New wet market to be ready within a year

BAU: Construction on the new wet market building near Ming Ming Wholesale here, worth almost RM2 million, has started and is expected to be completed within 12 months. The project to replace the existing building is being implemented through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to improve the suitability and comfort for sellers and visitors. Assistant […]

Beting Maro rep wants RTP projects to be done seriously

PUSA: The delay in the implementation of the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects not only has a negative impact on the government but it also frustrates folk who expect them to be completed within the stipulated period. In this regard, Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor warned the implementing agencies or contractors to be more serious […]

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 […]

RTP projects to benefit Tellian residents

MUKAH:  Newly elected Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine is optimistic that ongoing and yet to be implemented Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) projects have good quality and bring useful impact on the constituents. He had attended a briefing on RTP projects in Tellian constituency at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here on Tuesday (Jan 11). The briefing was […]

25 RTP projects in the pipeline for Tellian

MUKAH:  Some 25 projects have been listed under the Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in Tellian constituency which are expected to be implemented this year. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said in 2021, there were 27 RTP, of which 11 had been completed and eight each being implemented and proposed, respectively. In 2020, the RTP were 29, […]

Longhouses receive RM50,000 each for repair

KUCHING: Two longhouses in Sri Aman have received Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund of RM50,000 each for their repair.  Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) said in a news report yesterday that Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang  presented the cheques to Rumah Francis Dublin, Selanjan Angkong Asal and Rumah Igoh, Selanjan Jalong on Sunday (Jan […]