RLEB to undertake water treatment plant
KUCHING: Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (RLEB) has signed an agreement to undertake the construction, commissioning and operation of a new wastewater treatment plant in Indonesia. RLEB said PT Envirotech Akva Indonesia, a 85 per cent-owned subsidiary of Reservoir Link (Labuan) Ltd and PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (PTUOI) had entered into an agreement on Thursday where […]
Health minister says Lawas Hospital ready on Dec 11 next year
KUCHING: The construction of the new Lawas Hospital is expected to be completed on Dec 11 next year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the hospital, which is estimated to be equipped with 76 beds, has achieved a work progress of 25.21 per cent as of Jan 31. “The project is under the 10th Malaysia […]
Five-year target to develop Sibu
SIBU: The next five years will be a critical period to develop Sibu, said Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. He said Sibu has experienced slow development for the past 10 years and this has led to negative reactions among the youth, especially young people. “However, I believe that the next five years are […]
Longest bridge construction on track despite weather
BETONG: Construction of the RM848.7 million Batang Lupar 1 bridge, which at 4.8km will be the longest bridge to be built across a river in the country, is on track. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said it is on schedule despite challenges by inclement weather in particular. “I believe the contractor, Perbena Emas […]
Construction of new Subis District Office building ongoing
BEKENU: Construction of the new Subis District Office building is currently ongoing by contractor Fastart Sdn Bhd. The location of the premises is at Kampung Rambai (Bekenu town) on the other side of Sungai Sibuti. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus expressed hope that the project would be […]
New MPP headquarters to begin construction year-end
PADAWAN: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) building in Semenggok will begin construction at the end of the year. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the project was still in the planning and design process as well as to review its budget. “We will also have to do a briefing of the project with the […]
Borneo Garden drain and footpath repair soon
KUCHING: Concrete drains and a footpath at Lorong 4, Jalan Lapangan Terbang (Borneo Garden) which have been in a state of disrepair will soon be sorted out. This follows an application for funding under the state government’s rural transformation projects to carry out remedial work. “The application has been approved by the government for implementation […]
Bintulu astronomy centre to operate early 2023
MIRI: An astronomy centre (pusat falak) in Bintulu Division is expected to start operating in the first quarter of next year. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the construction of the centre has been fully completed. “We in Sarawak actually see the need to ensure that we become […]
RM200mln allocated for new i-CATS University College in Telaga Air, construction to start next year – Abang Johari
KUCHING: The state has set aside a sum of over RM200 million for the construction of the new i-CATS University College near Kampung Trombol at Telaga Air, here. In disclosing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the construction of the new campus will start next year. “The construction of the […]
School priority for next Lanang MP
SIBU: The construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dudong, which was announced in the 2023 Budget, needs to receive special attention from the next Member of Parliament for Lanang. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Chairman Wong Ching Yong said this includes fighting for the construction of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Dudong which has not […]