Plan for ferry service in Sarikei
SARIKEI: Plans are underway to introduce a ferry service linking Bukit Huang-Parit Bugis-Muara Payang to Tanah Putih, serving as a centre point to connect them to the Pasi-Tanjung Manis Road. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said discussions are underway with Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development […]
Fire-affected students receive aid from Sarikei MP
SARIKEI: Six students who were affected by a recent fire at Jalan Kin San, here received vital school supplies to support their educational needs. Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii contributed the school necessities with the aim of assisting the students ahead of the upcoming school session. Representatives from the Sarikei Parliamentary Service Centre, […]
50 RTP projects worth RM1.5 mil approved in Sarikei
KUCHING: Fifty Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects costing RM1.5 million have been approved in the Sarikei parliamentary constituency. Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the projects include the construction of village roads, maintenance of cemetery areas and upgrades of places of worship. “In addition, the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) had […]
Searching for Ham’s family
SARIKEI: The Sarikei Hospital is currently in search of family members or heirs of a 52-year-old male patient identified as Ham Cheng Seng. According to a statement, the patient was admitted to the hospital for treatment on July 29. “However, during his treatment, no family members or heirs have visited him. “The patient currently stays […]
Anjung Usahawan to facilitate Sarikei traders soon
SARIKEI: An Anjung Usahawan Sarikei will be established, offering more comfort to small traders and entrepreneurs, particularly those situated at the Downtown Night Market in Kampung Seberang Sarikei. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said he took the initiative to include the construction of the Anjung Usahawan in […]
Programme provides RM59,100 educational aid to 164 students in Sarikei
SARIKEI: ‘Program Menyantuni’ continues its mission of assisting communities in need, providing vital aid and support to alleviate burdens. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out the significance of this approach in ensuring proper protection for those involved. “One of the key aspects of the programme […]
Five star rating among council achievements
SARIKEI: Sarikei District Council recorded several achievements throughout last year, said its chairman Wong Zee Yeng. She cited among others its five-star recognition and improvement in its balance sheet. “Besides that, the overall performance and administrative and financial management also reached an excellent level which is Grade A based on the Electronic Compliance Self Assessment […]
Illegal cryptocurrency mining operations exposed for power theft in Sarikei
KUCHING: In a recent joint operation conducted by Sarawak Energy’s operational arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad, along with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication and the police, it was discovered that two shophouses at Jalan Rentap and Jalan Jakar in Sarikei were engaged in stealing electricity for cryptocurrency mining activities. According to a statement from Sarawak […]
Ministry still identifying site for larger health clinic
SIBU: The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the congestion issue at the current health clinic in Sarikei, which is caused by the growing number of patients reaching 600 per day. In response to Senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead’s question during the Dewan Negara sitting, the ministry stated that it planned to address the problem by […]
Water disruption affects 35,000 consumers in Sarikei
SARIKEI: About 35,000 people were affected in several areas in Sarikei Division due to water disruption caused by the construction of Pan Borneo Highway on June 14. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) stated that there was a burst on the main water pipe from Bayong Water Treatment Plant caused by the construction work. Affected […]
