Saturday, 10 January 2026

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Julaihi visits Samadang Jaya Village

BINTULU: Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi visited Samadang Jaya Village situated along Bintulu Coastal Road yesterday (Nov 2). In a Facebook post, he said the purpose of the visit was to assess and monitor the latest developments related to utilities and telecommunications in the area. Julaihi, who

Tower project almost ready

BINTULU: The installation of equipment and generators for the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SEDC) telecommunications tower project in Sungai Segan here is nearing completion. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi stated that a generator and several essential pieces of equipment had been successfully installed, providing electricity to the

Gita drainage project advances underground

KUCHING: Despite the lack of visible above-ground construction activities for the Gita area drainage system project, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has assured that work is indeed progressing beneath the surface. Fazzrudin had acknowledged receiving numerous complaints from the public about the deteriorating conditions of roads affected by the construction.

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

Bintulu chosen as key location for defence fortifications

KUCHING: The Defence Ministry has selected Bintulu as the location to strengthen the country’s defence fortifications. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that Bintulu, especially Samalaju, is a strategically significant area and is closest to the national economic zone. He asserted that the ministry will construct the headquarters of the

CP calls on Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, received a courtesy visit from Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today (Oct 2). According to Azman, the purpose of the courtesy visit was to discuss security matters concerning the  Jepak by-election on Saturday

Works Minister proposes Smart Road Infrastructure Sandbox for innovations

KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has proposed the establishment of a Smart Road Infrastructure Sandbox programme. This initiative aims to create a collaborative platform for government agencies and industry stakeholders to share innovative ideas concerning cutting-edge technologies for road infrastructure. Nanta said the submitted ideas will undergo

MPP to undertake new road project

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is set to undertake a new road project, creating an entrance to Jalan Ensing Timur from the Jalan Datuk Tan Men Chong Junction in Batu Kawa, in the near future. The construction plan for the two-lane road has been approved as part of the

Clean water supply project in Samarakan included in devt plans

BINTULU: The clean water supply project in the Samarakan area has been included in the Sarawak government’s development plans. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan assured that it is currently underway, including work to increase the capacity of water treatment plants. “This is not only in our plans

Platform for educational research and innovation to enhance educators’ competencies

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The International Conference on Education Research and Innovation (iCERI) 2023, serves as a platform to enhance the competencies of educators through research activities. Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak permanent secretary Datuk Azmi Bujang emphasised that this conference marks a significant shift in the paradigm of