SGH ICU to be upgraded
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian will follow up on the extra RM2.3 million of the Health Ministry (MoH) allocation to upgrade the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor visited the SGH ICU today. During the visit, he […]
Rep hopes for smooth sailing of project
SPAOH: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam hopes that the project to upgrade Masjid Kampung Manggut in Spaoh, Betong would be implemented according to the project specifications. During the handover of the RM200,000 project to the contractor on Monday, he requested the contractor to complete the project according to the set timeline as to avoid unwanted […]
RM300 mln for upgrading healthcare facilities
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has approved RM300 million for the upgrading of healthcare facilities in Sarawak under the ministry’s development project First Rolling Plan (RP1) next year. The development projects would include the upgrading of clinics, replacement of existing clinics with new buildings and purchase of medical technology equipment, said its secretary-general Datuk […]
Repair of sports complex submitted under 12MP
THE proposal to repair and renovate the Bintangor Sports Complex has been submitted under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), says Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “Once the proposal is approved, the repair and renovation work will commence accordingly,” he said in response to a question from Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP-Meradong) at […]
No plan for another football field in Kapit
THE STATE government has no plan to develop another football field in Kapit. Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the existing football field at the Kapit Outdoor Stadium would be utilised after it had been upgraded. “The upgrading work is expected to be completed next month. “Currently, the upgrading work is still […]
Hospital too small for growing population
MIRI: The upgrading of the existing Miri Hospital is necessary to ensure that its services are adequate to meet the needs of the growing local population and the whole of the northern region. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plans included increasing bed capacity, medical expertise, additional staff, and support services. […]
MBKS needs to think outside the box
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is aware of its responsibilities and duties, and is committed to meeting public expectations and to use various resources to ensure the best service. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said MBKS spent time, energy and money to improve facilities and services in areas under its jurisdiction, […]
Upgrading testing capacity, contact-tracing team
KUCHING: Sarawak is now upgrading its Covid-19 testing capacity and contact-tracing team to ensure the state is prepared for any eventuality. “At the moment, we are doing about 2,000 (tests) a day, and we hope to increase it to 3,000,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee […]
Government committed to providing facilities
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has allocated large funds for the development of school infrastructure and education, said Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Currently, he said the government was actively implementing road construction projects from Sarikei to Tanjung Manis, agro projects, agricultural produce collection centres and many more. “The implementation of various new development […]
Work on RM1.2 million community hall begins
BY NATASHA JEE & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Good news for folks in Kampung Haji Baki here ― a new community hall costing RM1.2 million is being built at the village and will be completed in one year. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang launched the project which is built adjacent to the village’s Darul Ehsan […]
