Kabong rep visits rural site projects
KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir visited two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) site projects in his constituency recently. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the visit was also to attend a briefing on the RTP performance report by the Public Works Department (PWD). He first visited the construction project site […]
RM650k upgrading projects for Igan
MATU: Three Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) upgrading projects will be implemented in Igan constituency. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya was present to witness the hand-over of the RTPs by the representative of the Mukah Irrigation and […]
RM14.7 million to mitigate urban floods
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM14.7 million this year for the implementation of numerous urban drainage and flood mitigation projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said there were three urban drainage improvement projects; including one in Kampung Jeriah Sibu (Phase 2), which was completed in August this year. Another two drainage […]
Rep asks for more infrastructure development in Tamin
CHRISTOPHER Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) hopes that more development projects will be carried out in the Tamin constituency. Apart from the abandoned Mini Sport Complex Selangau project, he appealed for swift approval of other Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) such as the construction of futsal fields and multipurpose halls. He also requested for the construction of basic […]
New Kampung Riih Mawang community hall set for completion next May
SERIAN: The new Kampung Riih Mawang community hall, costing RM250,000, is expected to be completed on May 17, 2023. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus was present at the earth-breaking ceremony and handover of the project site on Today (Nov 17). “The hall is one of the Rural […]
Expediting rural development
By Joey Leclere THE implementation of rural transformation projects (RTP) by the Sarawak government is a vital initiative in accelerating rural development through the provision of basic infrastructure, utilities and social amenities. In line with Sarawak’s aspiration of becoming an advanced and high-income economy by 2030, RTP is among the key agenda of the state […]
RM100mln allocation for UNIFOR next year – Abang Johari
SIBU: The state government will double the allocation for the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) from this year’s RM50 million to RM100 million next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is able to increase the allocation for UNIFOR following the growth in revenue it received this year. “By […]
Fight for Sarawak’s rights to continue, Hanifah vows
MUKAH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Mukah parliamentary seat Datuk Hanifah Taib vowed to continue fighting for Sarawak’s rights if she is given the mandate again in the 15th general election (GE15). According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), focus will be given to efforts to claim oil rights for Sarawak […]
More projects for rural areas
BY JOEY LECLERC ADDRESSING local community needs in Sarawak has been effective with funding provided by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) under the rural transformation programme (RTP) and minor rural project (MRP). Introduced by former Chief Minister, the late Pehin Seri Adenan Satem (Tok Nan) and continued by his successor, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Yap tells why Stampin win matters
KUCHING: A win in the Stampin parliamentary constituency will give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) an added advantage in serving the people. The constituency which encompasses the state seats of Batu Kawa, Batu Kitang and Kota Sentosa – all which are now under GPS – was held by DAP Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen before the […]
