Equal emphasis to growth and well-being: Premier
SIBU: The Sarawak government has always adopted a balanced development approach that places equal emphasis on economic growth and the well-being of the people. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a healthy country is always a rich country. “The term ‘well-being’ is usually associated with the standard of living and quality […]
Snowdan gives the thumbs-up to project delegation
KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan praised the Prime Minister’s decision to allow the transfer of minor infrastructure projects, currently under the Public Works Department’s (JKR) supervision to other departments or district offices. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said the decision will expedite the completion of projects. “Smaller projects such as repairs […]
Projects set to transform Pusa landscape
PUSA: The approval of several development projects by the Premier is a shot-in-the-arm for efforts to bring about more growth in the district. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, in acknowledging this, said to transform the Pusa landscape, basic things must be seen to first. “I am grateful that the proposed 3.5 kilometre Jalan Lingkaran […]
Premier okays RM50m for Pusa Link Road
PUSA: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to approve an allocation of about RM50 million for the development of the Pusa Link Road. He said the link road will provide a larger and more convenient route connecting the new Pusa District Office to Pusa town, as explained to him by […]
Increased revenue enables swifter development
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s effective financial strategies have propelled Sarawak’s development across all sectors in recent years, resulting in significant additional revenue for the state. According to Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, the state government has successfully addressed numerous long-standing issues raised by elected representatives […]
Kampung Tebaang Daro to get several projects worth RM5.22mil
DARO: Kampung Tebaang will be the site of several projects totalling RM5.22mil this year. According to Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, among the projects that were approved were the RM4.6mil new mosque and the RM350,000 futsal court. “Other projects are the upgrading of the village hall costing RM120,000, and the improvement of village roads costing RM150,000.” […]
Call for PWD to be efficient, competent
MIRI: All officers and personnel of the state Public Work Department must make PWD as the most efficient and competent department in the country, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development threw a challenge to all PWD officers to do so for their […]
State govt to announce all projects in Borneo Highlands
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KOTA PADAWAN: All development projects that will involve Borneo Highlands will be announced by the state government itself. Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Tan Kai stated that the council is only responsible for the maintenance for the area. “We are only responsible for the road maintenance, the […]
List of 92 projects worth over RM1 bil received
SPAOH: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) received the list of 92 various infrastructure federal projects costing RM1.092 billion. According to its minister cum Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the list was submitted following the federal government’s decision earlier this year to allow Sarawak to implement federal projects RM50 million and […]
Jepak rep discusses development in Bintulu with Premier
KUCHING: There are still a number of issues relating to land disputes and overlapping claims involving development carried out in Bintulu, says Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talip Zulpilip. Several current issues and development plans in Bintulu were discussed and highlighted during Talip and his entourage’s courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]