Spread of fake news worrying
LIMBANG: The spread of fake and defamatory information not only confuses the community but also negates the development that the Sarawak government has implemented for the people. Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang said, for example, the spread of fake news on the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project involving the construction of cement road at […]
Repok reps checks on projects, gives out funds
KUCHING: The upgrading of a drainage system and installation of a new culvert at Nyelong Bypass in Sarikei are underway. The projects implemented by the Sarikei District Council covering a one-kilometre stretch were surveyed by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii last Saturday. He also conducted a survey on Jalan Tapah where a road-widening […]
There is devt in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: The rapid development in Simanggang contradicts the opposition’s claims that there is no development in the area. Its assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said all it does is cause hatred towards the government. “However, I believe that the people are mature and wise enough to evaluate the government’s ongoing efforts in developing Simanggang,” he […]
Don’t use village chiefs as tools to create hatred
KUCHING: Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis hoped that the Tuai Rumah (longhouse/village chiefs) will not be used as a tool to create hatred towards the government of the day. “I sympathise with certain village chiefs who are being used by the opposition as a platform to hate on the government. “Similarly, there are individuals […]
Rep thanked for prioritising road users’ safety
KUCHING: Local community leaders and factory workers at Phase 9 of the Desa Senadin industrial area are grateful for Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s assistance in resolving the road issue there and ensuring the safety of road users. Lee, who is also Senadin assemblyman, made a site visit to the tar-sealing of the road […]
Call to gazette Mulu kampung as village reserves
MULU: The people of Kampung Melinau and Kampung Batu Bungan in the sub-district here want their areas to be gazetted as village reserves. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will consider the matter and discuss it further with the Land and Survey Department. “Once the village reserves are gazetted, […]
Harden inspects drainage upgrading project site
SIMANGGANG: Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing and Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis took time on Monday to visit a drainage upgrading project site at Taman Gamang, here. The project which is expected to be completed on this April 14, is a under a contract worth RM300,000 awarded to DNAJ Enterprise through the allocation of […]
Concrete drainage system ready on June 30
MIRI: Work on the covered reinforced concrete drainage system at SJKC Chung Hua Tudan is ongoing and expected to be completed on June 30 this year. The project costs RM250,000.00. The drain will allow rain water to flow to a nearby river. “The project is 95 percent completed and is about two months ahead of schedule,” […]
Bazaar undergoes transformation
OYA: This once sleepy bazaar is slowly attracting visitors not only from within Mukah division but also outside, thanks to the scrumptious food available such as the popular mi udang (prawn noodles). This has been acknowledged by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said efforts to provide […]
Council to build permanent fruit stalls
MUKAH: Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) will build permanent fruit stalls in the old town here soon to cater for the needs of traders. Its walikota, Kadir Jamil, said the project was planned last year and listed under this year’s rural transformation programme (RTP). He added the construction of a 60×20 feet building equipped […]
