Plan for ferry service in Sarikei
SARIKEI: Plans are underway to introduce a ferry service linking Bukit Huang-Parit Bugis-Muara Payang to Tanah Putih, serving as a centre point to connect them to the Pasi-Tanjung Manis Road. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said discussions are underway with Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development […]
Sarawak sets aside RM20 mln for mini stadium construction in Tanjung Manis
BELAWAI: The Sarawak government has given the go-ahead for the construction of a a mini stadium in Tanjung Manis with an allocation of RM20 million. The stadium will come complete with comprehensive amenities like racing tracks. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the initiative will benefit Tanjung […]
Missing man found dead in Tanjung Manis
TANJUNG MANIS: A 55-year-old man reported missing after failing to return home on Monday, was found dead today. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said Affendi Morshidi was found by rescuers around 11.40 am. The victim was discovered unconscious about 1km from the main road and the search control post. However, the […]
Doctor escapes unhurt after car lands in river
KUCHING: A woman driving towards Sibu was involved in a freak accident that saw her car land in a river along Jalan Serdeng in Tanjung Manis. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at approximately 10:45am, prompting a distress call to be made to the department. The Tanjung Manis […]
Toddler endures pain for two hours after having foot stuck in drain hole
TANJUNG MANIS: A toddler had to endure pain for about two hours after his foot got stuck in the drain hole of a bathroom at an oil palm plantation workers’ quarters here today. Tanjung Manis fire station acting chief Awang Busrah Awang Mostapha said four of his men were despatched to the scene after they […]
RM334 billion investments by 2030
KUCHING: The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) is targeting total investments of RM334 billion by 2030 with private investments of RM267 billion and government investments of RM67 billion. In revealing this, Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the government hoped to create 2.5 million job opportunities in Sarawak with the economic […]
Tanjung Manis gets RM83m administrative centre
MUKAH: The 16-storey Tanjung Manis Administrative Building will commence operations next year as a one stop centre to serve both the public and investors. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the RM83 million administration centre will house government departments and agencies. “This includes the District Office, Customs Department, […]
Tanjung Manis airport runway to be extended
TANJUNG MANIS: The runway and approach to the terminal at the airport here will be extended, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “This is one of our approaches to improve the facilities here,” he told a press conference after officiating at the Tanjung Manis Administrative Building here today (Nov 15). Abang […]
Two electrocuted in bizarre fiery incident
TANJUNG MANIS: Two male victims died after they were electrocuted, while a trailer lorry was on fire. The incident took place at Kampung Semalau, and an emergency call was received by Tanjung Manis Bomba station at 9.15am this morning. In a statement, the state Fire and Rescue Operation Centre said a team from the station […]
Govt assistance for 69 agri players
BY AINI SELIKANG TANJUNG MANIS: A total of 69 agricultural sector players in Kampung Jerijeh have received assistance under the Agricultural Facilitation Fund (AFF). Present to hand over the assistance at the Belawai Sunday Market Hall here was Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Len Talif Salleh. “AFF is one of the […]
