Sarikei’s new admin centre a symbol of service excellence – Huang
SARIKEI: The newly completed Sarikei Division Sarawak Government Administrative Centre stands as a proud landmark for the local community and a testament to the state government’s continued commitment to enhancing public service delivery. Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the building brings together various government departments and agencies under one roof and houses […]
Ten departments, agencies to operate out of new centre
SARIKEI: The newly completed Sarawak Government Administrative Centre for the Sarikei Division, built at a cost of RM147,250,000, will house approximately 500 civil servants from various state government departments and agencies. State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said ten key government departments and agencies will operate from the new centre. They are the Sarikei […]
New Sarikei administrative centre launched
SARIKEI: The Sarawak Government Administrative Centre for the Sarikei Division has officially opened as a Green Building Index (GBI)-certified facility equipped with high-speed online connectivity to key departments, including those in Kuching. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the building, valued at RM150 million, will house the Resident’s Office and other […]
Sarikei residents rally behind used cooking oil recycling campaign
SARIKEI: Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd’s ‘Used Cooking Oil Purchase Campaign’ at Tamu Sentral here exceeded expectations, drawing a strong turnout in support of a greener, cleaner environment. The campaign yesterday (Mar 21) attracted hundreds of local residents from diverse backgrounds, bringing their used cooking oil to contribute to the initiative. Timuran Kembangan managing director Johnny […]
300km of old pipes to be replaced in Sarikei
KUCHING: About 300 kilometres of ageing pipes in the Sarikei Division — longer than the distance from Kuching to Sibu — will be replaced under the Rural Sarawak Pipe Replacement Programme. Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) director, Awg Mohammad Fadillah Awg Redzuan, said the implementation of this pipe replacement programme is expected to reduce […]
District comes alive with vibrant CNY decorations
SARIKEI: Vibrant Chinese New Year decorations have been installed at Taman Layang-Layang, Jalan Nenas, here, as part of efforts to enhance the town’s aesthetics during this auspicious celebration. The decorations, set up at this strategically located and popular gathering spot, are considered the ideal venue to mark the festive occasion and showcase the community’s spirit. […]
8,135 to receive aid totalling RM813,500
SARIKEI: A total of 8,135 aid recipients, or 14 per cent of the total beneficiaries in Sarawak, will receive contributions amounting to RM813,500 through the Sejambak Kasih Programme in conjunction with Chinese New Year 2025. Women, Early Childhood Development, and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the programme, spearheaded by the Sarawak […]
Road upgrade eases local travel
SARIKEI: Jalan Si Wo in Sungai Labas has been upgraded and is now open to traffic. The road project was funded under the People-Friendly Project initiative, secured by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Sarikei MP and Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, for his constituency. “The Sarawak State Development Office, together […]
Landslide hits home, family of six shaken but safe
SARIKEI: A family of six narrowly escaped danger after a landslide outside their home in Sungai Kesa, Jalan Baron last night (Nov 27). The incident happened at around 7 pm when the family heard unsettling noises of ground movement and found the hillside behind their hardcore poor housing project (PPRT) home collapsing, with debris cascading […]
Eight dead, two injured in tragic collision on Sarikei highway
SARIKEI: A collision involving two vehicles at KM448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong claimed eight lives and left two others injured on Thursday (Nov 21). The accident, which occurred around 2.50 pm, involved a Perodua Alza and a Toyota Hilux. According to Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis, the Perodua Alza was carrying a male driver of […]