SRI AMAN: Folk at Rh Senabong Kubau here now enjoy 24-hour electricity supply. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said development, especially in rural areas, would always take priority. “For this, the Tuai Rumah (village headman) should also play their role
MUKAH: Construction of the Tellian bypass and the bridge connecting Kampung Penakup Cina to Kampung Teh will be put out for tender in July. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi disclosed that the two projects had long been approved but only put
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh received two courtesy calls on Today (June 27). The first visit was from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Malaysia chief executive officer Sophia Lim and WWF-Malaysia head of Sarawak conservation programme Dr Jason Hon in conjunction with International
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 354 new Covid-19 cases during Epid (epidemiological) Week 25, a slight increase from Epid Week 24’s 325 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) weekly report on Monday (June 27), Kuching remained the state’s most affected district during Epid Weeks 25 and 24, with 97
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM200,000 for the upgrading of Masjid Darul Ibadah RPR Batu Kawa Phase 1. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian posted on Facebook that work would take three months. “The project is implemented by Padawan Municipal Council and contracted to Tazz Teknik. “We
BINTANGOR: An allocation of RM80,000 has been approved to upgrade a 2.55 km road which connects two longhouses here. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said once the upgrading work is complete, residents at Rumah Panjang Bala and Rumah Margaret, Stubah here will be able to have better road access. “Even though
BATANG LUPAR: The newly-established Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA) will boost the planned development in the Betong Division, said Batang Lupas MP Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim. Hence, she called on the local community and tribal leaders (KMKK) to play their role in helping BIDA plan the facilities and needs of
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum will accept walk-in visitors starting July 1. On top of that, entry is still free until further notice. This was posted on its Facebook page, adding that guided tours with a minimum of 15 persons for non-governmental organisations, governmental bodies, schools and companies can be
KAPIT: The Sungai Tunoh Health Clinic located in Tunoh, Bukit Mabong greatly needs immediate attention and upgrading. According to the statement by Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS), its dilapidated and unsafe condition had caused the staff there to lodge a complaint about the matter. “After seeing the condition of the
KUCHING: Investing in the development of human capital is important as it is the main driving force in the state’s march towards progress. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the younger generation should therefore