Rep visits project site
SIMANGGANG: Work is in progress to upgrade 800 metres of Jalan Komuniti at Kampung Tekalong/Siga, Jalan Paip here. The RM200,000 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project is being carried out at the request of the villagers who wanted a better road to facilitate their agricultural activities. Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis yesterday (Oct […]
No more roadblocks but public reminded of SOP responsibility
By Penerangan SIMANGGANG: After operating for eight months, all roadblocks (SJR) in Sarawak ended on Wednesday (Oct 6) except for SJR Ops Benteng. Sri Aman police chief DSP Bingkok John said although SJR Simpang Engkilili, Jalan Sri Aman-Betong had been terminated, the public were reminded to continue to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to […]
Sri Aman JaPen staff attend integrity briefing
SIMANGGANG: Thirteen staff from the Information Department (JaPen) here attended a briefing on integrity on Wednesday (Aug 25). The briefing touched on performing tasks efficiency, facilities and equipment, time management, and high integrity, among others. In addition, it also touched on the validity of data and facts presented by JaPen staff through social media. The […]
New wheelchair for bedridden patient
BANDAR SIMANGGANG: A bedridden patient will be able to move again with a wheelchair donated by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women’s Movement Simanggang branch. The patient, Rujis@Rodgers Gendang of Rumah Sabong, Bayai Baru at Undop, Sri Aman has been donated a wheelchair as it is needed for him to be able to move around […]
Man’s quick action saves store from fire
SIMANGGANG: Swift action taken by a store owner managed to save his premises at Jalan Kelab here from being destroyed by a fire on Monday (Aug 9). Firemen from Sri Aman station rushed to the scene after a distress call was received at 1.45am. Upon arrival, the firefighters found that the owner of the premises […]
60 slots left at jab centre
SIMANGGANG: Sixty slots are still available for the walk-in vaccination at the Dewan Suarah Sri Aman vaccination centre. According to Sri Aman chief vaccination coordinator, Dr Janariah Jangani, the walk-in vaccination appointments for Sri Aman residents at the centre are from Friday until Monday every week. “Today (August 8), we have fully vaccinated 42 people […]
Pasar Tamu is focal point for Simanggang
By Rachel Mina SIMANGGANG: The new Simanggang Pasar Tamu at Jalan Astana Pasar Tamu here is now a focal point for locals after its opening to the public last July 30. Sri Aman Information Department said the opening of the market at Jalan Astana was originally scheduled for mid-August. “However, the local fruiting season […]
Sri Aman Waterfront almost ready
SIMANGGANG: The nearly completed Sri Aman Waterfront project is much anticipated not only by the residents but also the state. With 85 percent of its structure erected, the project exhibits clear signs of improvement that will soon benefit the Simanggang folk. Once complete, a new phase of socioeconomic growth will allow residents to generate and […]
Harden presents KGC, assistance to recipients
SIMANGGANG: Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis presented the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) and sticker to six recipients from Simanggang and Lubok Antu on Sunday. Harden also presented death compassionate assistance (BIK) to six recipients and the kidney disease assistance to five beneficiaries at the presentation ceremony. “We would like to thank […]
Sri Aman to get Sarawak Women and Family Department
SIMANGGANG: The establishment of the Sarawak Women and Family Department will boost the socio-economic development of women and families in Sri Aman. The soon-to-be-established department in Sri Aman is one of the state government agencies under the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK). The department aims to produce a society […]
