Lo slams delay, urges faster action on utility issues
KOTA PADAWAN: Utility companies have been urged to act more swiftly in resolving issues to prevent prolonged inconvenience to the community. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang expressed disappointment over what he described as the incompetence and lack of urgency shown by utility providers in addressing problems involving basic amenities such as water and […]
19 houses causing delay to Kuching–Bau Road dual carriageway upgrade
BAU: The upgrading works for the Kuching–Bau Road under Phase One, spanning 3.65 kilometres from the Pan Borneo Highway junction to Pekan Bau, is currently at 11.5 per cent completion but are facing delays due to unresolved land and structural issues. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development (Infrastructure Development), Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, said the […]
Gira: Site visits key to timely completion of rural projects
SELANGAU: Regular ground visits are important to identify and address issues that may delay project implementation, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. He stressed that site inspections enable him and his team to monitor the progress of development works and ensure projects are completed on schedule for the benefit of the people. “Either I or […]
Ministry to look into delayed housing projects
KUCHING: The Office of the Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Sarawak (Public Health and Housing) is committed to improving processes to monitor project execution and support those affected by housing project delays. Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee recently conducted an on-site inspection of several critically delayed housing development projects […]
Traffic lights completion on Kuching-Samarahan Expressway faces delay due to ART project
KUCHING: The remaining two traffic lights projects along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway will face a slight delay in completion, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. As of late, Minos said many have been asking on the traffic light projects at the expressway which have not yet been completed and he said such […]
Completed projects not operating due to electricity issue
PUSA: Several projects categorised as physically completed but still unable to be used in the Beting Maro constituency are related to electricity connections. This includes the newly built building of SK Kalok, which is in its final implementation stage. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor hopes that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will give serious attention to […]
Abang Jo’s 6 initiatives to avoid, overcome project delays
KUCHING: The state government has introduced six new incentives to help mitigate problems faced by contractors, including shell companies, to prevent projects being delayed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move will safeguard the interest of the construction industry and the economy. “We will provide advance payment for contracts. This […]
Flood mitigation project set for December completion
KUCHING: The delayed stormwater drainage project for flood mitigation from Jalan Masjid right up to Sarawak River is expected to be completed by early December. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project is now ahead of schedule following the appointment of a new contractor. “The rescue contractor was […]
Formerly stalled projects likely to continue
LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang is optimistic that the projects that were previously hindered in the constituency could be continued. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), prior to this matter, Billy held a working visit to Kampung Selampit together with the implementing agencies namely the Public Works Department (JKR) and the […]
Uggah cracks the whip on project delays
LIMBANG: The Public Works Department (PWD) has been told to get its act together and address project delays quickly. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who was appalled by delays to the RM187 million Limbang Bridge and the RM6.392 million Limbang Museum, said it needs to plan and implement catch-up programmes. Work on the […]