Update elected reps on delay in RTP, MRP
SPAOH: Community leaders are once again reminded to report to their elected representatives of any delay in the implementation of rural transformation projects (RTP) and minor rural projects (MRP) at their areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said as Wakil Rakyat, they are providing the grants for such projects and expected the projects to […]
Jalan Maling upgrading work under rural fund
SIBU: Stretches of road at Jalan Maling will be upgraded under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) with a total cost of RM478,000. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the project will include clearing the drain as well as raising the road and tar seal. “As you know Jalan Maling is a private […]
New bridge and hall for Kpg Sangai Mawang, part of gov’t rural transformation efforts
SERIAN: Rural areas in Sarawak are benefiting from the government’s aggressive rural transformation programmes. One such area is Kampung Sangai Mawang where its residents are now enjoying facilities like a new bridge and a hall completed under the Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) scheme. “Social amenities such as the newly built hall will enable residents to […]
Women’s bureau also important in longhouse management
SARATOK: The women’s bureau is equally important in the management of a longhouse or village, says Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. On that note, he assured that he would strive to help members gain knowledge through courses of interest from relevant education institutions. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of Rh Munggu Embawang’s Women’s Bureau […]
Henry hands out RM425,000 in RTP, MRP grants
BAU: A total of RM425,000 has been allocated to Kampung Suba Bau, Kampung Suba Bandar, the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of the Bidayuh community of Pekan Bau and its surrounding areas. According to UKAS, the allocation was given by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and […]
Stalled projects to commence construction
By Annabell Naja Tommy SPAOH: All rural transformation projects (RTP) that were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic should commence construction once the country enters the endemic phase. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the RTP projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to change the landscape of rural areas. “However, […]
Sagah approves RM450,000 for Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing
SERIAN: Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn has granted a total of RM450,000 from his rural transformation projects (RTP) fund to construct two projects in Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing. According to Sagah, RM150,000 was used to construct a new fence for a mosque in the village, while RM300,000 was used […]
RM27k allocated to repair Kg Sg Midin resident’s house
KUCHING: Robakyah Ramli can look forward to a joyful Ramadan and Aidilfitri, now that her house at Kampung Sungai Midin is undergoing repairs. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the house would be repaired using funds from Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali’s Rural Transformation Project (RTP), and work is expected […]
Sarikei progressing well, thanks to GPS
SARIKEI: The district of Sarikei is now progressing well, thanks to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said various high impact projects such as the construction of the Pasi road to Tanjung Manis, agro park and the collecting, processing […]
RM70,000 for Nyelong Park Methodist Church
SARIKEI: A total of RM70,000 has been allocated under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2021 to upgrade facilities in Nyelong Park Methodist Church here. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said previously, an allocation of RM300,000 was given under RTP 2020 while RM200,000 under RTP 2018.
