Pharmacists ready to help state improve healthcare
KUCHING: The Sarawak Pharmaceutical Society (SPS) is ready to collaborate closely with the Sarawak government to improve the still-developing healthcare system of Sarawak. In a press statement, SPS said through public-private partnerships, community pharmacies can help by dispensing medications, such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, to the public who normally obtain their medications from public hospitals. “This […]
Sarawak govt doing best to maximise development in rural areas
ROBAN: The implementation of the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) and Resettlement Scheme (SPS) is proof that the Sarawak government is doing its best to maximise development in rural areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that structured residentials such as SPK and SPS were important because this would make it easier to plan other utilities. “For […]
1.06ha NCR land surveyed
As of Oct 31, 2022, around 1,060,811 hectares have been measured through the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land measurement programme initiative. Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said approximately 813,587 hectares have already been gazetted as Reserves Bumiputera Communal (Agriculture) under Section 6 of the Land Code […]
RADDA set up to coordinate infrastructure growth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) is expected to coordinate infrastructure development in rural areas and avoid duplication in project implementation. Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the establishment of the agency will also provide better focus on development within its area of jurisdiction. […]
Applications for resettlement scheme now open
KUCHING: Applications for the Kampung Gedong Baru Expansion Scheme developed by the Land and Survey Department Sarawak (JTS) open today. The state government has implemented the Resettlement Scheme (SPS) and the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) project. JTS said the projects provided residential lots which were more comfortable, organised and equipped with various basic amenities such […]
Public warned about land scams on social media
KUCHING: The public and communities in the Santubong and Kuching areas, in particular, must always be wary of individuals or companies offering the distribution or sale of land for residential lots in certain areas. The Land and Survey Department (JTS) said it had never appointed a third party to manage the selection of participants for […]
RM112.5 mil for Projek Rakyat, bridge
A TOTAL of RM112.5 million has been approved for 11 high-impact Projek Rakyat and the construction of the RM30 million Penakub Ulu Bridge in the Balingian constituency. Abdul Yakub Arbi (PBB-Balingian) said RM10 million had been approved for the Kuala Balingian Mosque, which was expected to be implemented next year. He said among the other […]
Over 40k residential lots statewide
BINTULU: The Sarawak government has always prioritised development for the wellbeing of the people, especially those in rural areas, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Citing the implementation of the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK), he said since the 4th Malaysia Plan, a total of 121 resettlement schemes (SPS) had been implemented […]