Sarawak allocates RM1.03bil for water supply upgrade in Serian Division
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM1.03bil for the water supply upgrading project in Serian division. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the initiative is part of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The water supply in Serian Division needs to be upgraded and improved, where the Sarawak […]
Sarawak sets target of RM1.4bil GDP for Serian Division by 2030
SERIAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced the Sarawak government’s goal of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM1.4bil for Serian Division by 2030. According to him, the division currently has reached a GDP of RM600mil. “The GDP target for Serian division by 2030 is RM1.4bil. At present, the […]
Tebedu Industrial Estate picked out as manufacturing hub for Serian
THE Serian Master Plan Study 2020-2030 has identified Tebedu Industrial Estate (TIE) as the manufacturing hub for Serian Division. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said that TIE will leverage on large plantations of rubber trees in the neighbouring region and downstream rubber processing activities. “The study envisaged […]
NGOs in Serian receive special contribution from rep
SERIAN: A total of RM223,200 has been given to 21 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here to support the various activities that each of the organisations manages. Present to hand over the special contribution at Leort Cottage in Kampung Pichin was Serian Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. This is Riot’s third round of financial support […]
Fishing competition draws over 160 participants
SERIAN: A fishing competition organised by the Serian Parliamentary Service Centre at Danu Leort of Leort Cottage in Kampung Pichin attracted 161 participants. The event, which ran from 4 pm to 6 pm yesterday (May 7), offered a first prize cash of RM150, RM100 (2nd place) , and RM50 (3rd place). Response was encouraging and […]
Federation of Chinese Associations, Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division ready to help flood victims
KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations, Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division are all geared up and ready to help flood victims in the state. According to the association’s disaster relief unit chief Kapitan Tan Kok Chiang, the unit will dispatch four teams from its members to Kuching, Samarahan, Bau and Serian to be on standby […]
Serian can be light industry hub
SERIAN: Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah envisions Serian as a potential light industry hub and is eager to get things going. Any development plan in the area, he said, must be practical, easy to implement and enticing to investors. “Anything related to light industry and high-tech industry that is also light is very necessary. “I […]
Riot upbeat about eighth election outing
SERIAN: Veteran politician Datuk Sri Richard Riot Jaem is confident he will get to defend his Serian parliamentary seat for the eighth time in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). But he said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has the final say on his candidacy. “I’m confident (that) I will still […]
Thwarted shot to smuggle in fags, alcohol
SERIAN: An attempt to smuggle in illicit cigarettes and alcoholic drinks worth more than RM300,000, was thwarted by the police in Serian market yesterday. The operation carried out by Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID), took place around 4.40am when the team spotted a suspiciously parked vehicle behind a shop. Serian OCPD DSP Aswandy Anis revealed […]
Divisional administrative centre: Ensuring effective delivery of services
SERIAN: The modern Serian Division administrative centre which houses various government departments and agencies under one roof will allow for effective delivery of services to the people here, especially the surrounding Bidayuh community. “Today is a historical day for the Bidayuh community especially and the Sarawak community generally as we have launched such a unique […]
