Two more mega bridges for Sarawak
KUCHING: Two mega projects — The Batang Kemena Bridge in Bintulu and Sungai Limbang Bridge at Jalan Lawas-Merapok, Limbang — will be implemented under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said these projects were still in the process of finalisation. “Once they are finalised, they will be handed over […]
Highway project nears completion, Julau stretch to open
KUCHING: Nearly 80 percent of work on the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak has been completed. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who disclosed this said another stretch which involved road alignment work in Julau would be officially open next week. He said caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Community leaders give GPS top marks
MUKAH: Community leaders in the district have thrown their weight behind Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), saying it has the credentials to continue leading the state. They said this was because the coalition had a good grasp of the people’s needs, especially in terms of urban and rural infrastructure development. And they are looking ahead to […]
Need to groom young leaders for continuity
BINTULU: Younger people will have to be groomed to take over from present day leaders in time to come. Grooming the right ‘trees’ is therefore important so that Sarawak can continue to be developed well, said Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He made the reference to trees when officiating at the […]
Sarawak is developed according to its mould
KUCHING: It is proven that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is sincere in developing Sarawak according to its own mould. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ever since Abang Johari took over to lead the state, he has been working and moving non-stop throughout the […]
Pathway for state athletes to pursue tertiary education
KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), aimed at providing a pathway for Sarawak Development Programme athletes to obtain tertiary education. The signing ceremony, which was witnessed by state Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, took place during the launch […]
Stability crucial for Sarawak’s progress, says CM
SIMANGGANG: Political stability and unity among the people are vital in ensuring that focus can be given to develop Sarawak towards 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised the importance of ensuring that the state is safe and that it will continue to develop and progress. “Sarawak is among the strongest states […]
Pushing Sri Aman to greater growth
Sada to spur division’s economy and development Today marks the official launch and completion of Wisma Sri Aman Development Agency, located in Jalan Brayun, Simanggang, by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The new three-storey building will house a permanent exhibition detailing the efforts and development planning of the Sri Aman Development Agency […]
PN Sarawak will not compete with GPS
KUCHING: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has reiterated that its presence in Sarawak was not intended to compete with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government as the state’s ruling party. PN Sarawak chairman Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said its presence was in line with the Federal and State governments’ cooperation to strengthen and complement one another. […]
Socioeconomic development in Telang Usan
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI & PETRONELLA FELIX MIRI: The formation of Malaysia kickstarted the development of Sarawak, says Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He added that “we must admit that our forebears’ decision to ink the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a wise move as we have witnessed numerous developments in the state for the […]