New projects bring smiles to villagers
DALAT: Villagers of Kampung Kekan here were all smiles when their local representative approved another four more rural development projects worth RM131,000. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed over the approved letters to representatives of the villages during her Ziarah Kampung (Village Visit) programme at a community […]
We value you, Snowdan assures PRS Women
SRI AMAN: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) assured its Women’s wing members that their role in the party and as voters is appreciated. Party Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said women represented almost 50 percent of voters in the Balai Ringin constituency. “Their numbers (49 percent) are almost equivalent to the men voters at (51 percent). […]
Rep allocates RM53k to school
SARIKEI: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Nam Kiew here received an allocation amounting to RM53,000 from Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii on Wednesday (Aug 19). The allocation, which is under the rural transformation programme (RTP) 2020, was aimed to upgrade the school’s facilities. Previously, SJKC Nam Kiew received an allocation of RM66,780 (RTP […]
Viable agenda towards developed state status
KUCHING: Sarawak cannot afford to be left behind and dwell on petty matters all the time, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “We all know that as the DUN (State Legislative Assembly) term is nearing the end, the opposition will find issues to stir up voters’ sentiment. “However, when they had the […]
Still opportunities for F Class contractors
BETONG: Not all village security and development committees (JKKKs) in the state are capable of undertaking the implementation of rural transformation projects (RTP) themselves. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, some of the JKKKs would have to rely on contractors. “As such, there are still opportunities for F Class contractors.” He […]
RM250k allotted for road upgrading
SIMANGGANG: A fund of RM250,000 was allocated for the upgrading of the Kampung Hulu main road that stretches up to 300 metres. The allocation was given by Lingga assemblywoman Simoi Peri, who said that such Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project is one of the projects that the people have been waiting for. “The project to […]
Satisfactory progress of RTPs
BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip is satisfied with the current development of all Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) in his constituency Talip who is also Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) said, the projects implemented in his constituency were in accordance with the specifications, schedule and budget set apart from following the […]
Several projects in Senadin completed
MIRI: Several Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) within Senadin constituency have been completed. Those completed projects were the construction of Kampung Lembah Hijau’s wrought-iron archway and the upgrading of its community hall; upgrading drainage system at Jalan Kampung Loprng Tengah 2B and the construction of Recreation park and children playground at Kampung Pengkalan Lutong. Yesterday Senadin […]
Kampung Tudan culvert construction in progress
MIRI: Sixty culverts have been built in Kampung Tudan here since work commenced in 2019. Work is in progress to complete the remaining 40 units. In 2019, an allocation totalling RM750,000 under Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s Rural Transformation Programme was approved for the project. “It’s expected to be completed by September this year,” […]
Always feeling grateful for rep’s aid
SARIKEI: People in Sarikei always feel grateful for the assistance and donation given by Repok Assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He has been known to give donations in cash and kind to the constituents and organisations in need in his constituency, said a constituent who preferred anonymity. On Wednesday (June 5) the people’s representative […]