Henry hands out RM425,000 in RTP, MRP grants
BAU: A total of RM425,000 has been allocated to Kampung Suba Bau, Kampung Suba Bandar, the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of the Bidayuh community of Pekan Bau and its surrounding areas. According to UKAS, the allocation was given by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and […]
Stalled projects to commence construction
By Annabell Naja Tommy SPAOH: All rural transformation projects (RTP) that were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic should commence construction once the country enters the endemic phase. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the RTP projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to change the landscape of rural areas. “However, […]
Sagah approves RM450,000 for Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing
SERIAN: Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn has granted a total of RM450,000 from his rural transformation projects (RTP) fund to construct two projects in Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing. According to Sagah, RM150,000 was used to construct a new fence for a mosque in the village, while RM300,000 was used […]
RM27k allocated to repair Kg Sg Midin resident’s house
KUCHING: Robakyah Ramli can look forward to a joyful Ramadan and Aidilfitri, now that her house at Kampung Sungai Midin is undergoing repairs. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the house would be repaired using funds from Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali’s Rural Transformation Project (RTP), and work is expected […]
Sarikei progressing well, thanks to GPS
SARIKEI: The district of Sarikei is now progressing well, thanks to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said various high impact projects such as the construction of the Pasi road to Tanjung Manis, agro park and the collecting, processing […]
RM70,000 for Nyelong Park Methodist Church
SARIKEI: A total of RM70,000 has been allocated under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2021 to upgrade facilities in Nyelong Park Methodist Church here. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said previously, an allocation of RM300,000 was given under RTP 2020 while RM200,000 under RTP 2018.
Spread of fake news worrying
LIMBANG: The spread of fake and defamatory information not only confuses the community but also negates the development that the Sarawak government has implemented for the people. Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang said, for example, the spread of fake news on the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project involving the construction of cement road at […]
Repok reps checks on projects, gives out funds
KUCHING: The upgrading of a drainage system and installation of a new culvert at Nyelong Bypass in Sarikei are underway. The projects implemented by the Sarikei District Council covering a one-kilometre stretch were surveyed by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii last Saturday. He also conducted a survey on Jalan Tapah where a road-widening […]
There is devt in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: The rapid development in Simanggang contradicts the opposition’s claims that there is no development in the area. Its assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said all it does is cause hatred towards the government. “However, I believe that the people are mature and wise enough to evaluate the government’s ongoing efforts in developing Simanggang,” he […]
Don’t use village chiefs as tools to create hatred
KUCHING: Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis hoped that the Tuai Rumah (longhouse/village chiefs) will not be used as a tool to create hatred towards the government of the day. “I sympathise with certain village chiefs who are being used by the opposition as a platform to hate on the government. “Similarly, there are individuals […]