Sarawak APM looking to train more volunteers in rural areas
SIBU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) is committed to training more volunteers, especially in the rural areas, to provide more efficient disaster relief assistance. Sarawak APM director Abdul Wahab Rahim said the move would speed up help and response to emergencies in rural areas as it would take some time for rescuers to reach the […]
Dire need to set up rural fire stations
SEBUYAU: Member of Parliament for Batang Lupar, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli has reiterated his request that the government recognises the importance of establishing fire and rescue stations in rural or coastal areas. He expressed sadness upon witnessing the destruction of two houses due to a fire, which also caused damage to several other houses in Kampung […]
Sibu MP expands subsidy to rural areas
SIBU: Special Goods Subsidy Activities organised by Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre will likely be implemented in rural areas in the future. According to the Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling, the programme’s implementation will benefit residents, particularly those living in longhouses and villages, allowing them to also enjoy its benefits. “In the future, we will […]
Rural areas need proper waste management system: Uggah
BETONG: Sarawak needs modern technology to manage waste in rural areas properly, instead of relying on landfills. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this could affect the environment of the rural towns, villages and longhouses, in the long run. “It is high time we looked at more relevant technology to properly get rid of […]
Ministry to power up ten rural clinics
MIRI: Ten government clinics serving rural communities in the Baram constituency will be getting access to electricity round-the-clock. Presently the health facilities are replying on generator sets for power supply. “We want to solve electricity problems in rural clinics and I believe it is important that clinics should always be bright as it is the […]
Air ambulance can speed up rescue efforts in rural places – Dr Zaliha
KUCHING: The proposed air ambulance service in the country will facilitate rescue operations faster, especially in the interior and rural areas. Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the service is slightly similar to the flying doctor service provided in Sarawak. “The Ministry of Health (MOH) welcomes the effort by the Ministry of Local Government […]
PETROS opens first multifuel station in Daro
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & AMYRA VARKISA DARO: The launching of the first PETROS Multifuel Station (Dealer Owned Dealer Operated, or DODO) in Daro is the first effort of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to locate its petrol station in rural areas. SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said the multifuel […]
Piped water for Sangan residents in 2027
BINTULU: Residents in the rural region of Sangan district will enjoy clean water in four years’ time once the piped water project which will begin early next year is completed in 2027. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) Bintulu conducted a study and assessment of the proposed project together with the relevant parties from March […]
Rural farmers get durian seedlings to diversify
MIRI: The state government is committed to helping the farming community, especially those in rural areas, diversify their crop cultivation. Among these efforts is the distribution of durian ‘Blackthorn’ and IOI seedlings organised by the divisional Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Telang Usan service centre. The programme was attended by 120 people including […]
Kalaka rep to take up longstanding power issue
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has expressed concern that there are homes in his constituency still waiting to be connected to the electricity grid despite their internal wiring being done 10 years ago. “I personally reviewed and discussed with the complainants because I understood they have been waiting too long. “Imagine more than 10 years […]
