RM5 mln allocation to upgrade Sarawak Cultural Village
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) has received an allocation of RM5 million from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (Motac) for infrastructure repairs and upgrades. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the allocation was part of the RM20 million that had been approved by the federal government […]
RM402 million spent on 59 dilapidated schools this year
SADONG JAYA: A total of 59 projects to upgrade and rebuild dilapidated schools in Sarawak at a cost of RM402 million have been approved this year. Deputy Education Minister II Datuk Mohamad Alamin disclosed this during a working visit to three schools namely SK Pangkalan Kuap, SK Sambir and SK Pendam to oversee the progress […]
Sheda backs Abang Johari on upgrade of Mutiara Mortgage and Finance
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) has backed the announcement of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to upgrade Mutiara Mortgage and Finance (MMF), a Sarawak-owned financial and mortgage institution that provides loans to lower-income Sarawakians to enable them secure house loans. During a recent discussion with Sheda, Abang […]
Facilities, infrastructure at Niah Caves to be upgraded
MIRI: Plans to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the iconic Niah Caves will go on despite the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals Sarawak Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting. In 2019, the Sarawak government set aside RM52 million for the purpose, including the construction of buggy tracks and bridges. Ting added that the […]
RM5 mln to upgrade Tedungan CIQS
LIMBANG: A sum of RM5 million has been allocated by the Northern Region Development Agency (NRDA) to upgrade the Tedungan Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) complex. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Monday (June 28), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan had said the upgrading work included rewiring, […]
Perais wants Bengkel Seri Sarawak upgraded to PwD Academy
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has proposed that the Bengkel Seri Sarawak in Kota Samarahan be upgraded into an academy for persons with disabilities (PwD). Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the proposed academy should be placed under the state Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development. He said the […]
Low water pressure to end soon
SERIAN: The problem of low water pressure at Balai Ringin will be resolved as soon as the works to upgrade the Slabi Water Treatment Plant here is completed by March next year. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said as of now, upgrade works for the Slabi Water Treatment Plant from 50 million […]
Village mosque to be upgraded
By Nur Shazreena Ali & By Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: The upgrading of Darus Sa’adah mosque in Kampung Tabuan Melayu is expected to be completed next month, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the special allocation for RM100,000 project was granted by Santubong parliamentary constituency and made available under […]
Rep hopes Balingian elevated to district
BALINGIAN: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi hopes to see this sub-district elevated to a full-fledged district by 2026. “If I am given the opportunity to represent Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming 12th state election, I hope to see Balingian developed and progress and could be upgraded to […]
Union wants dilapidated schools upgraded fast
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has urged the government to expedite the completion of dilapidated school upgrading projects statewide. Its president Ahmad Malie in a statement yesterday said the call was made because the teachers and students of these schools had long waited for the upgrade. He was referring to Works Minister Datuk Seri […]
