Longhouse upgrading project progressing well
BUKIT BEGUNAN: The upgrading project of the Rumah Panjang Franklin Guang, Rawan Ili Tanjung Bijat is expected to be completed by June this year. According to Bukit Begunan assemblyman, Datuk Mong Dagang, the upgrading project, carried out through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involved an allocation of RM100,000. “The upgrading works of this longhouse began […]
Urgent need for long-term upgrading plan of Miri Airport
KUCHING: There is a pressing need for the upgrading of Miri Airport in view of its increased passenger and aircraft movements. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said as a short-term solution to the matter, an optimisation plan would be implemented first. “For the optimisation plan under the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Malaysia, […]
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 […]
Upgrading of Melor Tudan Road drainage system at 80 per cent completion
MIRI: The upgrading project of the concrete drainage system on Melor Tudan Road is now 80 per cent complete and is expected to be fully completed on Nov 30. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stated that the concrete drainage system, spanning 435m, incurred a total cost of RM439,650 under the Rural Transformation Programme […]
Kampung Haji Baki hawker centre upgrading project set to boost business
KUCHING: The Kampung Haji Baki hawker centre’s ongoing upgrading extension project is expected to bring about an economic and business boost for the area’s residents. This popular hawker centre, well-received by the locals, has become a thriving hub, according to Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. Originally built to cater to the residents of Kampung […]
SJK(C) Bintawa given upgrading fund
KUCHING: Dr Kelvin Yii hopes that through his constituency allocations, he will do his best to ensure that the needs of schools are met so that students can learn in a good environment. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Bandar Kuching said this in a press statement issued today after paying a courtesy visit […]
Stall operators capitalising on Fairy Cave’s popularity
BAU: After a tiring walk and climb exploring the popular Fairy Cave here, be sure to visit two stalls nearby to quench your thirst with fresh coconut and sugarcane juice. One of the stalls is operated by former penghulu, Dihoi Nyaweng, and another stall by Lipik Sarau. Dihoi’s stall is well-known for fresh coconut juice […]
Court complexes to be upgraded under 12MP
KUCHING: The federal government has approved a total of 14 projects to upgrade, renovate and repair court buildings in the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). The projects involved the court complexes in Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, Kota Samarahan and Sarikei. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku […]
Rep visits Bazaarnita Fatimah
DALAT: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah visited Bazaarnita Fatimah here today (Wednesday). She was there to check the building which had been proposed for upgrading. Dalat district officer Kueh Lei Poh and Parti Pesaka Buiputera Bersatu (PBB) Dalat branch deputy chairman Sait Seman were present. Fatimah, who […]
