First phase of RM100k upgrading project ready
SIBU: The first phase of the Kiong Tung Community Park upgrading project, with a total cost of RM100,000, has been completed. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said that the park, which was initially an open space with only a concrete floor, is now equipped with a basketball court and two badminton courts. He […]
Proposed upgrading of health clinic under study
SRI AMAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently assessing the need to upgrade the Skrang Health Clinic due to its location alongside the Pan Borneo Highway. Health Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that several improvement works have been carried out, including the replacement of residential quarters that were previously located at the […]
BDDA set to be main agent of change in Saratok
SARATOK: The Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) will play a key role in revitalising and beautifying Saratok town. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said part of the the agency’s allocation for his constituency would go towards beautifying the town. “We are studying the plan to beautify the town of Saratok, complete with new sports infrastructure and […]
Rep wants Bau Hospital upgraded
BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called for the Bau Hospital to be upgraded. He made the call during his speech while officiating at the KPT Prihatin Komuniti Sejahtera (KRIS) programmeat Kampung Sibuluh here today. “It is time for the government to upgrade Bau Hospital. I believe there are a lot of […]
Request of better public utilities, roads
KUCHING: The state government must focus on upgrading roads and public utilities such as supplies of water and electricity, internet access in the Krian constituency. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said these are badly needed by the constituency’s 18,000 people in 245 longhouses. “In need of upgrading are 10 kilometres of Jalan Ulu Awik that have […]
CCTV resolutions to be upgraded to fight vandalism
THE Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will upgrade the resolutions of existing closed circuit cameras (CCTVs) at the Kuching Waterfront. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this was part of measures taken to prevent vandalism and destruction to property in the city. “The existing […]
Increase passenger load to Bario airport: Rep
KUCHING: Flight restrictions and upgrading of the Bario airport runway are among issues to be discussed with a delegation from the Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT) during their visit to Bario on Monday (Feb 28). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said, increasing the number of […]
RM100,000 for Kampung Petag Multipurpose Hall facelift
KUCHING: The Kampung Petag Multipurpose Hall in Padawan will get a facelift and upgrading works are expected to start this month. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said a sum of RM100,000 had been allocated under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for 2021 for the facelift which was expected to be completed by July. “We […]
Work on new SK Kampung Petanak building begins
MUKAH: SK Kampung Petanak at Kampung Petanak Daya here will have a new building, and initial work on the project has begun. Former headmaster Anselm Asai Sidin, 82, was among the villagers who is delighted with the project. He said one block of the old wooden school building, which was built in 1957, had been […]
RM300k for upgrading facilities at Sebarau waterfall
PADAWAN: The Sarawak government through the rural transformation programme (RTP) 2021 has allocated a total of RM300,000 for the upgrading of the infrastructure facilities at the Sebarau waterfall area in Kampung Braang Bidak here. Sarawak Public Communication Unit said the upgrading project includes building new sidewalks and other public facilities. The project is implemented and […]
