Allocation helps expand water, power supply coverage
KUCHING: The allocation of RM2.5 billion to implement projects involving public infrastructure such as road projects, streetlights, as well as water and electricity supplies will assist the state government’s agenda of expanding coverage in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi lauded the announcement, stating that the allocation will help […]
Kampung Metang Terap, Lundu potential ecotourism destination
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: Kampung Metang Terap has the potential to be developed as an ecotourism destination in the future. “The Santubong parliamentary constituency as a whole is indeed one of the seven ‘tourism belts’ in Sarawak. From Santubong to Telok Melano, it is called so because of its natural value. “Therefore, we […]
Premier opens up on development challenges
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says it is very challenging to develop basic infrastructures in Sarawak given the state’s geographical size with sparse population. However, he said upon taking over the leadership of the state government he focused on developing basic infrastructures […]
54,000 benefit from water supply upgrading
SRI AMAN: The upgrading project of the Bayai Water Treatment Plant has benefited 54,000 residents in Simanggang and the surrounding area. It also includes solving water supply issues in the area. According to the statement by UKAS, the said project which was completed in Dec last year was fully funded by the state government at […]
Ensuring sustained economic growth
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The state government aims to balance economic growth through a responsible approach in utilising natural resources and integrating climate adaption and mitigation plans. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the approach prioritises the sustainable use of land and ocean resources for economic growth, […]
Alternative water project to benefit 11 longhouses
THE Sarawak Alternative Water Supply Programme (SAWAS) project in Banting, Lingga is expected to be implemented this year. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications II Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that currently, the project was still in the tender evaluation process. “There are 11 longhouses and approximately 268 households will benefit from this SAWAS […]
Water and electricity initiatives to be implemented simultaneously
KUCHING: The Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (Sawas) and Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) initiatives will be implemented simultaneously. Assistant Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication II, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said he would meet with officials from his ministry and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to discuss this. “Some places (especially in rural areas) need […]
Rural residents receive vaccine under outreach programme
DALAT: A total of 186 of the 213 residents of Nanga Baoh here registered as vaccine recipients under an outreach programme held in the village today. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister and Dalat assemblywomen Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah participated in the programme held at Nanga Baoh Health Clinic located 16 […]
Govt focus on rural development continues
MIRI: The state government continues to focus on rural development to ensure that no group is left behind. Citing Kakus constituency, Assistant Minister of Native Laws and Customs, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said various development projects have already been implemented in the area. “From 2015 to 2016, RM3 million for the construction of a road […]
Tenders called for RM4.8m project on alternative water supply
LUNDU: Tenders have been called for another RM4.8 million worth of Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (SAWAS) project for Kampung Pugu, Kampung Sekambal, Selarat, and Matang Terap Lundu through the Rural Water Supply Department (RWSD). The project will solve the water problem in several villages and boost the livestock and agriculture industry in her constituency, said […]
