GKCDA approves 370 projects to boost development in Greater Kuching

LUNDU: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has approved 370 projects of which will benefit 10 constituencies. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that these projects were approved under the allocation provided by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, amounting to RM1.5 billion. […]

Satellite towns to boost local economy

KUCHING: Six satellite towns will be developed within the Greater Kuching area. Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) chief executive officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik revealed that satellite towns will be established for the purpose of economic opportunities for locals. “There is a proposal to establish a new township between the junction of Lundu and […]

Project to stimulate growth of Greater Kuching

KUCHING: The Ang Cheng Ho Old Quarry rejuvenation project will play a part in stimulating economic, social, meeting and tourism activities in future Greater Kuching especially Kuching West. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Sim Kui Hian who is also Batu Kawa assemblyman, said the rejuvenation project is an exciting and another potential landmark. “It will be […]

Regenerating Greater Kuching with Singapore’s help

KUCHING: A Singaporean architectural firm will be commissioned by the state government to help plan the regeneration of Greater Kuching. This was revealed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who said the decision was made after discussion on the matter was conducted with the prominent architect planner with vast experience that […]

Green light for devt agency for Greater Kuching

BAU: The Sarawak government has agreed to a proposal for the setting up of a development agency for Greater Kuching. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the proposed agency to be called ‘Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA)’ will focus on and coordinate the developments in Greater Kuching area (from […]

Deputy health director in charge of Greater Kuching

KUCHING: State Health Department director Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed has appointed his deputy (Public Health) Dr Rosemawati Ariffin to take charge of Greater Kuching with regard to the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases due to the Delta variant. The Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the […]