Integrity vital to ensure good governance practices
KUCHING: Integrity remains as one of the important factors which determines how one delivers and fulfils his/her duty, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He applauded the Kuching Water Board on the success of creating and publishing the Organisation Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) 2021-2025. “Integrity is vital for us to ensure that we […]
Task force to resolve squatters’ problems
KUCHING: A special task force will be set up to resolve issues pertaining to the squatter colony at Sungai Plan in Bintulu, said State Disaster Management Committee Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi. Dr Stephen, who is also State Utilities Minister, said the members will comprise officers from various government departments and agencies. “I have requested […]
Hope for total needs’ fulfilment
KUCHING: Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hopes that the 2021 Budget will fulfil the needs of all Malaysians. He hoped the government would continue to fulfil the need for basic amenities and infrastructure, while emphasising sustainable income. “Employment and job creation should be our utmost focus,” he said when contacted on Saturday […]
Projects worth 1.61 billion for Betong
BETONG: The state government has proposed 18 development projects worth RM1.61 billion specifically for the Betong Division. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the projects were proposed under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and it was a matter that was emphasised for development in the area. “Besides […]
Federal minister attends Malaysia Day meeting
SIBU: Federal Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah attended the 2020 Malaysia Day celebration steering committee meeting at Kingwood Hotel here on Tuesday (Sept 8). Saifuddin chaired the meeting with Sarawak Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, who is also responsible for this year’s celebration. The meeting discussed preparations for the […]
Sares power project changing lives in rural Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) has created a big difference in the lives of the remote communities in the state ever since it was launched in June 2016, state power company, Sarawak Energy said. It said Sares which utilised renewable sources like solar and micro-hydro in Sarawak’s interior was one of the […]
Connecting northern Sarawak region to main power grid
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities through Sarawak Energy is carrying out major project work packages to further modernise and connect electricity supply for Sarawak’s developing northern region and beyond. These projects are in different stages of progress with some already completed and commissioned. They are planned to meet growing demand as areas from Miri up […]
Closed-door meeting was ‘normal’
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has described the recent PBB closed-door meeting as a “normal meeting”. “I’m sorry, I was not at the meeting. I was asked to attend a meeting in Putrajaya which was held on the same day. “I don’t have the privy to […]
State government to revive 23 delayed RES projects
KUCHING: Sarawak Utilities Ministry has stepped in to revive all 23 Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) projects located mainly in the northern region of the state which are significantly behind schedule. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom yesterday said that this move was part of the Sarawak government’s efforts to fulfill its commitment of […]
Sarawak has lowest electricity tariffs
KUCHING: Sarawak reduced the electricity tariffs twice during the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem’s time, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom. He added the electricity tariffs had also been reduced during Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s time. “It was before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates in Sarawak are […]
