Clean water supply for Simunjan folk
SIMUNJAN: Rural dwellers here can now enjoy clean water supply through the Kampung Lubok Punggor Rural Water Supply Project. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, during a visit to the Pangkor Zone High Level Water Tank here on Monday (Jan 17) said she was pleased to see nearby villages benefiting from […]
Rural water and power delivered as promised: CM
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had delivered on his promises after he took over as Chief Minister, among them being to improve water and electricity supply in rural areas. He said in addition to the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), the Sarawak […]
Bridge reinforced to support water pipes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Sadong Bridge is being reinforced in order to support the weight of rural water mains. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that previous calculations did not take the pipes into consideration, and therefore the bridge must be strengthened. “Last time, the plan was to use submarine pipes, but […]
RM127mln to improve Kabong water supply
KUCHING: A total of RM127mil has been set aside by the state government for 14 water supply projects in Kabong, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “When the projects are completed and start operating, it will improve the existing water supply system and channel clean water supply to be enjoyed […]
State government to allocate RM9 million
RURAL SCHOOLS WATER SUPPLY BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The state government will allocate RM9 million for repairing and upgrading of water supply for schools in rural areas. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said that about 50 schools statewide are involved with the development so far, and this also […]
Water, electricity for 1,910 households
BAU: Seventy-sevenvillages comprising 1,910 households will receive electricity supply under the Additional or Late Applicant Funds (ALAF) scheme of the Rural Electricity and Water Supply Project 2020 for Bau District. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the state government had almost achieved its goal of 97 percent coverage in 24-hour rural electricity […]
Continuous clean water supply by July
SERIAN: Residents of Kampung Panchor Dayak will have continous clean water supply by July this year. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the RM4 million water supply project in the village was expected to be ready by then. He added the project would resolve the low water pressure problem that had plagued […]
Water grid project ready in 2021
KUCHING: The construction of the water supply infrastructure under the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project is expected to be completed February next year, reveals State Utilities (Water Supply) Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Optimistic about the completion of the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project to resolve water issues in areas nearby […]
Rep’s hard work pays off
BETONG: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam’s hard work in ensuring all villagers in his constituency get clean water supply deserves a pat on the back. According to him, the “YB Air” title given to him was worth it after his hard work in ensuring the villagers had access to water supply was a success. “Full […]
