RM200K grant for improvement works in Bawang Assan
SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Committee has been specially granted Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund amounting to more than RM200,000 for usage of improvement works on four projects at the west bank of the town. Yesterday (Aug 1), the committee leader, Cr. Kevin Lau Kor Jie with his members […]
Students get new hangout spot
SIBU: Students of SMK Kampung Nangka now have a dedicated gathering space after an open area at the school was converted into a cemented area. The RM120,000 project, funded under the Pelawan Rural Transformation Project (RTP), was completed a month ahead of schedule. During a site visit today (Aug 2), Deputy Minister for Public Health, […]
Suspension bridge, access road now reality, thanks to RTP
KUCHING: A Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project involving the construction of a new suspension bridge and access road at Rh Sanggau, Kampung Sungai Reboh, Batu Lintang, Undop, Sri Aman has been completed. The suspension bridge costing RM250,000 and the access road costing RM150,000, was inaugurated by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk […]
Four Kota Sentosa projects worth RM240k ready
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has joined the ceremonies marking the completion of four Sarawak government Rural Transformation Projects, totalling RM240,000, overseen by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). The four people-centric projects were all completed on schedule namely – upgrading Green Heights Recreation Park at a cost of RM50,000; upgrading Borneo Garden Recreation […]
Ensuring safe, comfortable environment
SIBU: The residents in Bukit Assek here are assured that the area would be developed into a safe and comfortable place to live. Its assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had already announced the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan would commence in 2026 to transform Sibu’s urban […]
School gets RM200K for sports facility upgrades
BAU: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bau will receive RM200,000 under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to upgrade its sports facilities. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the funds would cover upgrades to the school’s tennis court, the installation of a fence around the volleyball court and improvements to the existing parking area, […]
Surau in Bau gets RM90,000
BAU: A total of RM 80,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for 2025 and Mini Rural Project (MRP) for 2024 worth RM10,000 was allocated to the management committee of surau Al-Baraqah in Kpg Melayu Seberang Buso. This was announced by Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep when he visited the surau after attending […]
Longhouse upgrading project progressing well
BUKIT BEGUNAN: The upgrading project of the Rumah Panjang Franklin Guang, Rawan Ili Tanjung Bijat is expected to be completed by June this year. According to Bukit Begunan assemblyman, Datuk Mong Dagang, the upgrading project, carried out through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involved an allocation of RM100,000. “The upgrading works of this longhouse began […]
More federal support needed to boost rural development
SARATOK: Federal ministries and agencies have been urged to step up efforts to support the Sarawak government’s efforts to boost rural development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said rural Sarawak is experiencing rapid changes due to provisions such as the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and the role played by regional development agencies. “All villages and longhouses […]
New road contruction utilises RTP fund
BINTULU: A new shortcut road will be constructed from Taman Happy Garden to Taman Putra Jaya here, utilising funds under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) of the Tanjong Batu state constituency. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang stated that the proposed road construction aims to address traffic congestion issues on Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, particularly during […]
