Saturday, 26 July 2025

Vital for agencies to complete projects on time

SPAOH: Every agency must be prepared to move forward with new plans, determination, and direction by 2025 to ensure that approved development projects can be completed on schedule. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stated that next year will be a challenging year, with a strong focus on completing previously approved projects. “For example, […]

70 projects worth RM1.4b for Sri Aman division

SRI AMAN: Development in the division will continue through projects under the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the agency has listed 70 projects covering all districts in Sri Aman with an approved estimated cost of RM1.4 billion. “These projects include roads, bridges, jetties, flood […]

RM58mil full replacement project approved for SK Kuala Balingian

KUALA BALINGIAN: A full replacement project for SK Kuala Balingian with a budget of RM58 million at a new site has been approved. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Ir Aidel Lariwoo said the project will start next year. “Everything will be newly built under this project, including the school building, teachers’ quarters, […]

DUBS Launches RM90 Million Mixed-Use Development in Kuching, Targeting Completion by 2026

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) has embarked on a RM90 million mixed development project in Jalan Ong Tiang Swee, with completion targeted for November 14, 2026. The project site was handed over by Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan to Musyati Sdn Bhd Executive Director Abdul Rahman Ahmad during a symbolic […]

Lundu in need of new structural, tourism strategy

TANJONG Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan has called on the state government to initiate a new structural and tourism master plan for Lundu district to support sustainable project development. He noted that the last tourism master plan was developed five years ago, covering the period from 2014 to 2018. “I hope the state government, through […]

Phase two project gets allocation of RM9 mln

LUNDU: A total of RM9 million has been allocated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the Phase Two Road Paving from House to House People’s Project in the Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the project involves 43 villages and is expected to be completed by […]

Sarawak govt approves RM550,000 for development projects in Bawang Assan

SIBU: The Sarawak government has approved five projects totalling RM550,000 in three areas of the Bawang Assan constituency under the Special Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Team leader Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie said these projects include installation of road lighting, pontoons and car parks.  The […]

Pledge to start immediate work on eight projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) director, Dr. Cassidy Morris, witnessed the signing ceremony for the One Month Pledge involving eight construction projects at the Sarawak PWD Headquarters here today (Sept 26). According to a statement issued by Sarawak PWD, the ceremony emphasised the contractors’ commitment to commence site work immediately after taking possession […]

Development projects under the microscope

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) is planning on another ‘turun padang’ initiative in Sarawak’s interior, this time focusing on the Miri-Bario route. Deputy Premier and MIPD Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the land-based trip would follow up on a recent five-day visit that covered 80 per cent of the […]

Nine development projects worth RM1.09mil for Serian

BY SYAMIMI HUSNA SERIAN: A total of nine projects worth RM1.09 million have been, are being, and will be implemented around Serian, benefiting the local community. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said that all these projects are funded by the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) and carried out by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage […]