Rubiah calls for more rural development funds
SRI AMAN: Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang called for more allocations to focus on rural development in Sarawak and Sabah. “We hope at the Ministry level, the allocation for development can be increased so that we can ensure that rural development, especially rural and regional development, can be expedited. “This […]
Choose GPS to transform Bawang Assan
SIBU: Sarawak’s best strength is political stability which is vital for development and provides an environment that is conducive to investments and entrepreneurship. Pointing this out, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said political stability had helped the state overcome unprecedented challenges during COVID-19 pandemic and helped it […]
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 […]
Rep urges constituents to make full use of RTP projects
BALINGIAN: Several rural transformation projects have been completed in Balingian constituency for the benefit of constituents. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the projects included a new concrete road at Kampung Kuala Jebungan, Mukah; a new wooden jetty at Rumah Seliau, Sungai Liuk, Balingan; a new concrete drain at Orang Kaya Abang Abong Lane 4, […]
Upgrade for roads at school, housing estates
SERIAN: Ayer Manis school and three residential housing estates will have their roads upgraded. The three housing estates concerned are Taman Pasir, Taman Cosy and Taman Kakai. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Illus officiated at the handing over of site ceremony to Armada Construction recently. The cost of upgrading the road to Air Manis school is […]
RTP projects benefit, improve wellbeing
KUCHING: Apart from bringing benefits to constituents the rural transformation programme (RTP) projects in Pantai Damai state constituency also help to improve their wellbeing. According to its assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman, RTP projects such as construction of wooden bridges, roads and embankments were carried out according to the needs of the residents. “Almost all […]
Development accelerator for central Sarawak
BY AINI SELIKANG DARO: The construction of Batang Paloh Bridge is not only a complement to the coastal road network, but also accelerates the transformation of development in the central region of Sarawak. Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the impactful project is one of the government’s […]
18 programmes in one day
SIMUNJAN: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has attended 18 programmes non-stop within a day on Saturday. She was fulfilling her duties to the people after three months of not visiting the areas under her supervision due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) and its advanced phases. However, after the recovery […]
State to narrow rural-urban devt gap, leaving no one out
KUCHING: The government will continue to implement rural transformation programmes in tandem with developing Sarawak into a more progressive state for the benefit of all. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said efforts to transform the rural areas were being pursued through infrastructure development such as roads, water and electricity supplies, health […]
