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 […]
Taib placed Sarawak on the path of development and progress: Yap
THE late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s legacy laid the foundation for Sarawak’s progress, greatly contributing to its development and paving the way for a brighter future under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Wilfred Yap Yau Sin (GPS-Kota Sentosa) said that in an extraordinary span of 51 years of government service, both at […]
Development projects to advance Paloh, Kedang and Berangan
PALOH: Paloh, Kedang and Berangan in the Semop state constituency and the Tanjong Manis parliamentary constituency will continue to be developed to ensure progress in rural areas. According to Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) would be implemented […]
Boosting revenue to drive development
MIRI: The Sarawak government remains committed to boosting the state’s revenue to drive additional development projects aimed at upgrading facilities and infrastructure across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such efforts are aimed at benefiting the people by accelerating development and the economy of Sarawak. Abang Johari also […]
Sarawak govt allocates RM200mil for development projects in Beting Maro
PUSA: The Sarawak government, through the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), has allocated a total of RM200mil to enhance the infrastructure of the Beting Maro state constituency, providing numerous benefits to the local population. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said one of the primary focuses is the construction of a river embankment in Kampung Beladin, […]
PWD spends 90% funds for development
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has achieved an impressive 89 per cent utilisation of its development expenditure last year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the department’s development expenditure is one of the highest among various ministries and departments. “In 2021, PWD Sarawak’s development expenditure performance was at 67.46 per […]