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It’s better for people to support GPS

MIRI: Sarawakians must continue to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government so that ongoing development can be implemented. Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the people must learn from what happened during the previous government which ruled for 22 months. “GPS has proven its capability by continuing to implement development […]

UNITY + MANDATE = DEVELOPMENT

MIRI: The people of Baram have been told that their district will be developed. This assurance was given by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today at Long Pillah, Baram where he handed over Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) projects to 13 longhouses within Telang Usan constituency. However, there is one straight […]

Long Apu to enjoy 24-hour electricity

KUCHING: It is only in Sarawak that people-centric projects such as the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) are implemented as a result of the strategic planning and prudent spending by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government. “Our state government is doing all it can to serve the rural communities,” added Telang Usan assemblyman […]

18 longhouses benefit from scheme

BINTULU: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai asserts that in 2019, 18 longhouses within the Ulu Kakus area had round-the-clock electricity supply under the Sarawak Alternatives Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares). “This reflects the state government’s long-term commitment in delivering its promises to the people,” he […]

Sares lights up 3,100 remote households

KAPIT: The Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) has provided 24-hour free renewable energy to almost 3,100 households in142 remote villages here. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Rural Electricity)  Datuk Liwan Lagang said over 1009 households from 49 villages in Nanga Merit, a sub-district of Kapit, now had access to free electricity. Sares is funded by […]

Basic facilities needed

BINTULU: Basic facilities and social infrastructure such as treated water supply, electricity supply and roads were among the issues discussed at a meeting of the Binyo, Selezu and Genaan Residents Association (PPBSG) held here on Saturday. According to the newly appointed PPBSG chairman, Paul Ngipa Lambat, most areas in Binyo, Selezu and Genaan have yet […]

Power supply soon for villagers in Tatau

BINTULU: A Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) project costing RM14.3 million at Lubok Kubong, Tatau will benefit the people from Rumah Ado to Rumah Achun at Nanga Kelebu. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said that RES showed the state government’s commitment to bringing (electricity) power […]

Sares power project changing lives in rural Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) has created a big difference in the lives of the remote communities in the state ever since it was launched in June 2016, state power company, Sarawak Energy said. It said Sares which utilised renewable sources like solar and micro-hydro in Sarawak’s interior was one of the […]

Sares powers longhouses in Sebauh

BINTULU: Four remote longhouses sheltering 102 households in Sebauh district now have 24-hour electricity supply provided through the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares). The longhouses are Rumah Lawai Chukai and Rumah Nompang, Sungai Sujan as well as Rumah Palos Andin and Rumah Elwin Ugan, Sungai Binyo in Sebauh. Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr […]

Light comes to 9 more longhouses

MIRI: Nine more longhouses with 451 households in Telang Usan now enjoy access to reliable 24-hour renewable electricity supply. This supply is obtained through the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) which targets remote villages located at a distance from transmission and distribution infrastructure. “Under the Rural Electrification Master Plan, RM2.37 billion was allocated for […]