RM300,000 approved for Rumah Wanita in Kampung Skambal
LUNDU: The construction of a new Rumah Wanita in Kampung Skambal has been approved with an allocation of RM300,000 to support women’s empowerment at the grassroots level. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the project, funded under the Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) for the Santubong parliamentary constituency in 2025, reflects […]
Serian-Gedong dual carriageway project ahead of schedule
SERIAN: The construction project of the Serian-Gedong dual carriageway, which connects Serian, Gedong, and Samarahan, has recorded an early progress of 4.5 per cent and is currently ahead of schedule after land acquisition issues were successfully resolved. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the physical progress of the project reflects […]
Construction of TEGAS Lodge Sarawak to begin in March
KUCHING: Construction of the TEGAS Lodge Sarawak (TLS) is set to begin in March this year. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Chairman, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said the RM72-million undertaking will serve as a key facility supporting the digital and innovation ecosystem. “In terms of progress, we are on track to complete all major […]
Kota Sentosa rep inspects works linked to ART construction
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa state assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, conducted a site inspection at Borneo Garden to monitor remedial drainage works linked to the ART Red Line construction. The inspection was carried out together with Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd representatives to assess ongoing efforts addressing drainage issues that emerged during construction activities in the area. […]
Projects worth RM123 mil approved over past four years
SIBU: A total sum of RM123 million worth of projects were approved in Dudong area which is under the jurisdiction of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) for the past four years. Disclosing this, SRDC deputy chairman, Wong Ching Yong expressed his heartfelt thanks particularly to Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Minister of […]
YEARENDER: Key projects make rapid progress, changing Malaysia’s transportation landscape
BY ABDUL HAMID A RAHMAN KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s infrastructure landscape is undergoing significant changes, with major transportation projects driving greater connectivity and growth while transforming the skyline of cities and townships in an unprecedented manner. Mammoth projects like the KL Sentral redevelopment, Pan Borneo Highway and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are modernising urban […]
Construction of Guntong-Menalang road project commences
SIMANGGANG: The Guntong-Menalang road upgrading and widening project now enters its construction phase, said Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The Deputy Minister for Talent Development said that the RM33.3 million project tender has now been officially handed over to Sim Ho Empire Sdn Bhd. “I believe the presence of all attendees, including community leaders (KMKK) from […]
Completed Ikmas phase two project handed over
KUCHING: The second phase of the Sarawak Islamic Skills Institute (Ikmas) construction project has been fully completed, with a capacity to accommodate 550 students. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the RM34.289 million project was completed with the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) on Aug 9. He expressed optimism that […]
RM1 million boost for St Peter’s Catholic Church Padungan from UNIFOR
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian today (Oct 28) presented a RM1 million cheque from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to St Peter’s Catholic Church Padungan, contributing to the ambitious RM38 million church construction project. Since last year, with government grants and public donations, total funding has reached an estimated RM26 […]
One month given to complete new complex
SARIKEI: The contractors involved in the construction of the new Road Transport Department (RTD) Complex on Repok Road here have been given a one-month period to complete the project. Director-general of RTD Datuk Rospiagos Taha said that essentially the construction of the complex was almost completed but still required some improvements before it could be […]