Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Sungai Krian Bridge ready by July 2025

PUSA: The Sungai Krian Bridge is expected to be completed by July 2025, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Infrastructure Development) Aidel Lariwoo. Work on the 690-metre bridge has resumed after many delays due to several factors. “Among the main problems are the electric cables in the river

Rep assures development for all

SARATOK: The people’s requests for development projects can be fulfilled because of the sound policies of the Sarawak government. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri noted that the development policies have been acknowledged by many parties worldwide, thus bringing in much investment prospects. In fact, Sarawak’s income has improved significantly as a

Dilapidated SMK Sebuyau needs full replacement

SEBUYAU: The Sebuyau Government Secondary School (SMK Sebuyau) which is in a very decrepit condition needs a full replacement to ensure that the children can study in a conducive environment. Member of Parliament for Batang Lupar Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said this is also the insistence from the Sebuyau assemblyman who

Coastal erosion worries Batang Lupar MP

MALUDAM: Coastal erosion at Tanjung Riong Beach and Kampung Semarang will be given serious attention by the government. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli has in this context pledged to monitor the planning of erosion control projects so that they can be implemented immediately. “I am grateful to Lingga assemblywoman

Spotting misinformation on social media

SIMANGGANG: Party members need to be wise in dealing with the impact of social media on youths who could easily be influenced by unverified sources of information. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the focus of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is to continue to recruit more members, especially

Batang Lupar MP dismayed with annual devt funding

PUSA: Mohamad Shafizan Kepli has expressed his dismay with the RM1.3 million per year allocation for development. “There may be some who are forced to reduce the amount of aid as austerity measures so that the allocation can last until the next allocation is received,” said the Batang Lupar MP.

Worry grows over cutback in MP funds

TANJUNG MANIS: Another MP has expressed worry over the cutback in development funds, fearing it will have a severe bearing on what he can do for his constituents. Tanjung Manis MP Yusuf Abd Wahab, while accepting the reasons given by the Prime Minister for reducing the allocation from RM3.8m to

MPs hope allocation amount stays

BETONG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is hoped to reconsider the decision to maintain at least RM3.8 million as before. Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu said if it was difficult to increase, at least the amount could be maintained as before. “In other words, we expect it to be

Assemblyman wants kite festival in national calendar

KABONG: Local assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadri is planning on proposing that the Kabong International Kite Festival (KIKF) be included in the national tourism calendar. He said the organisation of the festival had turned out to be successful in terms of attracting participation from foreign countries and at the same time

Impromptu visits to get updates: Harden

SIMANGGANG: Government agencies undertaking projects must not get the wrong idea if elected representatives suddenly turn up their doorsteps. Such visits are not meant to be surprise checks but rather aimed at getting the latest update on project implementation, said Deputy Talent Development Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He said,