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Projects costing millions to address soil erosion in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: The 525m Simunjan riverbank erosion prevention project listed in the Samarahan Integrated Regional Development Agency (IRSDA) will address the issue soon. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the project, worth more than RM74mil, was among five applied by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris in the IRSDA. According to Dr […]

Unused bridge in Gedong collapses

SIMUNJAN: An unused bridge belonging to a plantation company in the district of Gedong has collapsed. Acting Simunjan OCPD ASP Honchin Ludu, when contacted, confirmed that the incident happened around 1.30pm, Monday (July 18). “It is understood that the bridge has been closed since May for safety reasons (not safe to travel on),” he said. […]

English proficiency vital, says Simunjan rep

SIMUNJAN: Parents play an important role in their children’s education, says Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Awla stressed that parents should be more aware of the importance of education, especially in English proficiency, in facing today’s challenges. “The use of English through mobile phone and television apps […]

Greenlight for RM74m new retaining wall

SIMUNJAN: A new retaining wall to prevent further erosion of the Simunjan riverbank has been approved. The project is listed under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA). Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the RM74 million 525-metre long erosion control project was among the five projects under IRSDA requested […]

Pesta Ujud to enliven village

SIMUNJAN: The areas of Kampung Kelka here, will come alive with the second edition of Pesta Ujud on July 23 to July 24. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), various exciting traditional sports activities and other events will be held including veterans football, fishing competition, slippery pole climbing, pillow-fight, kites competitions which are […]

SK Abang Man Simunjan project includes 18 classrooms, dormitories

SIMUNJAN: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is delighted to see her dream of replacing the old SK Abang Man Simunjan near fruition. “The construction project includes 18 classrooms, dormitories for 100 students, six units of teachers quarters and other facilities. “I will continue to fight for the development of education in Simunjan,” assured the Batang Sadong […]

Enough funds for Simunjan District Council

THE Simunjan District Council has secured sufficient funding from the Sarawak government to upgrade and enhance its facilities and related structures under 12th Malaysian Plan. Awla Idris, Simunjan assemblyman, said, “In the long term, and based on the Integrated Solid Waste Management study which was carried out in 2019, Simunjan District Council has been included […]

3,000 packs of bubur lambuk distributed in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: Some 3,000 packs of ‘bubur lambuk’ were distributed to residents here. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the porridge was distributed by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris during a programme organised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Simunjan and Simunjan Youth 1828 involving Zone 1 and Zone 2 on Sunday (April 10). “This […]

Mosques, surau receive contributions

SIMUNJAN: Nineteen mosques and surau here received contributions from Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the handover ceremony was held at Masjid Daerah Simunjan on Friday. The Batang Sadong Member of Parliament said the contributions are a token of appreciation for […]

Contraband worth RM2.3 million seized

KUCHING: Two men aged 35 and 55 were arrested by a marine police patrol unit for smuggling RM2.3 million worth of contraband. Marine Police Region 5 Kuching commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali stated in a statement the arrest was made yesterday at 3.30am. “Based on information from Ops Kontraban, a team from the Marine Intelligence […]