Prompt compensation payments ensure smooth implementation

SADONG JAYA: Compensation payments involving land acquisition by the government for the implementation of the Second Trunk Road (STR) project need to be promptly addressed. The project also includes the construction of a new highway connecting the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge and subsequently the Batang Lupar Bridge. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure […]

RM1.6 billion allocated for STR project linking bridges

SADONG JAYA: The Sarawak government has allocated a total of RM1.6 billion for the implementation of the Second Trunk Road (STR) project, which will connect the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge, reaching the Batang Lupar Bridge. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Ir Aidel Lariwoo, stated that the project, covering […]

Rural health clinics get immediate upgrades

SIMUNJAN: The Health Ministry (MOH) has taken immediate action to upgrade facilities at Semera and Sadong Jaya health clinics (KK) as well as Simunjan Hospital to improve the quality of healthcare in the area. Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the move was to overcome the challenges posed by the dilapidated and unsafe health clinics and hospital. […]

Kampung Semera road expansion project to reduce accidents

SADONG JAYA: The road expansion project to Kampung Semera here has been completed. Deputy Minister I for Infrastructure and Port Development Ir Aidel Lariwoo was satisfied, saying: “The project was completed according to schedule and specification. This can improve the rakyat’s confidence in government projects.” According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit on Tuesday (April 12), […]

Two constituencies receive RM100k each

KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar on Thursday (Oct 21) distributed cheques worth RM200,000 to Sadong Jaya and Saribas constituencies. “The contribution is for the provision of food baskets to the residents in each state constituency,” Asfia said during the handover ceremony at Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building today. He […]

RM402 million spent on 59 dilapidated schools this year

SADONG JAYA: A total of 59 projects to upgrade and rebuild dilapidated schools in Sarawak at a cost of RM402 million have been approved this year. Deputy Education Minister II Datuk Mohamad Alamin disclosed this during a working visit to three schools namely SK Pangkalan Kuap, SK Sambir and SK Pendam to oversee the progress […]

Committed to strengthening internet coverage in East Malaysia

SADONG JAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) is committed to strengthening internet coverage in Sarawak and Sabah in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Deputy Education Minister II Datuk Mohamad Alamin said in the 12MP, the government wants to ensure that the implementation of projects for dilapidated schools can be stepped up, which also includes […]

River excavation project progressing smoothly

SADONG JAYA: Deepening and cleaning works of the rivers here is being carried out as planned. Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo, through the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Sunday (Aug 29), said the river excavation projects aim to solve flash floods problems. He said it is also hoped that the […]

Three test positive in Kampung Sadong Jaya Laut ACD

ASAJAYA: Following active case detection (ACD) by health authorities at Kampung Sadong Jaya Laut here on Monday (July 5), three people tested positive for Covid-19. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported on Tuesday (July 6) that 717 villagers placed under enhanced movement control order (EMCO) had undergone swab tests at the Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul […]

It’s terubuk season now

KOTA SAMARAHAN: With the onset of good weather now, many fishermen here and in Sadong Jaya are now selling fresh terubuk fish. A post on Facebook recently said many customers are making a beeline for Sadong Jaya where the fish are sold at very reasonable prices. According to the post, many people from Samarahan, Kuching […]