Repok reps checks on projects, gives out funds

KUCHING: The upgrading of a drainage system and installation of a new culvert at Nyelong Bypass in Sarikei are underway. The projects implemented by the Sarikei District Council covering a one-kilometre stretch were surveyed by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii last Saturday. He also conducted a survey on Jalan Tapah where a road-widening […]

Food aid for 154 longhouse residents

SARIKEI: After learning about a longhouse’s misfortune with regards to Covid-19, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii immediately presented food aid to 154 residents of Rumah Jugah Dunggat, Bulat in Kwong Ming/Minah last Saturday (April 10). This is due to the fact that the 33-door longhouse has been put under enhanced movement control order […]

Mulling more category E fire stations

BY AINI SELIKANG SARIKEI: The government will build more category E fire stations, to facilitate rescue operations, especially in the interior and rural areas of Sarawak. Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the fire station category was specifically for residents of longhouses far from the city centre. According to her, the Julau fire […]

Food aid given to villagers under EMCO

SARIKEI: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii contributed food assistance to villagers undergoing the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Rumah Panjang Entagau and Rumah Panjang Nanggai. The Repok assemblyman said the food assistance is to ease the villagers’ burden during the EMCO period. “A total of 21 doors are affected by the 14 days EMCO […]

Rep calls for tighter preventive measures

SARIKEI: Repok state assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called for tighter preventive measures to successfully contain the spread of Covid-19 in Sarikei. He said Sarikei district’s red status had raised concerns among the people. He also said that the government had initiated the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme and hoped that more people would […]

SUPP women care for less fortunate

SARIKEI: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has praised the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) women group for their dedication in helping those in need. The Repok assemblyman said that the SUPP women frequently going on the field to visit the less fortunate. The SUPP Sarikei branch chairman recently distribute financial and food assistance to single […]

Sarikei to welcome basketball stadium soon

KUCHING: The basketball stadium in Sarikei, once completed, will contribute significantly to the sport’s development, says Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. “I have allocated RM500,000 from the rural transformation project (RTP) funds in 2018 and 2020, then RM150,000 in 2021 to the basketball association for the construction of the stadium in Meranti,” said the Repok […]

Rep ensures infrastructure developments in Sarikei

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii continues to ensure that infrastructure developments are taking place in Sarikei. The Repok assemblyman revealed that Jalan Hijau, Jalan Bersatu and Jalan Tebingan Sungai Nyelong had been upgraded.    “As the representative for Repok constituency, I am very concerned with the development of Sarikei’s infrastructure including the construction of […]

Upgrading of Jalan Masjid Baru in Sarikei

SARIKEI: Jalan Masjid Baru in Sarikei was upgraded which include drainage system, widened roads, and 300 metres of pedestrian walkway through Sarikei District Council. Repok Assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said he has sought allocations to upgrade urban, rural areas, longhouses including roads, drainage and infrastructure to improve the living standards of the residents. […]