New Simunjan Market becomes economic hub
SIMUNJAN: The newly completed Simunjan Hawker Centre, built at a cost of RM458,215, has become a new landmark for local economic development. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee said the facility, which provides 26 tables with capacity for 38 traders, is more than just a trading space but also serves as the heartbeat of Simunjan’s economy. […]
Expedition seeks to unlock Simunjan’s peat swamp treasures
SIMUNJAN: Striking a balance between economic growth and safeguarding natural heritage lies at the heart of the Simunjan Forest Reserve Scientific Expedition 2025. Held from Aug 16 to 25, the expedition unites researchers, scientists, students, government agencies, the private sector and local communities in documenting the peat swamp forest’s biodiversity, including endangered, endemic and keystone […]
RM16.3 mln commercial development project to transform Simunjan into modern growth hub
SIMUNJAN: Simunjan is on track to be the next growth centre in the Samarahan Division, driven by a RM16.3 million commercial development project currently underway. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the project involves the construction of a food court, cottage industry space and farmers’ market under Package A of the Simunjan commercial development plan which […]
Chili cultivation project using drip irrigation launched in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: A chili cultivation project using the drip irrigation system in soil medium has been launched in Kampung Batu Mumong here, covering an area of 0.7 hectares. This initiative, which involves the planting of 60,000 chili plants, is the first of its kind in Samarahan Division. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris, who officiated at the launch […]
RM3mil to build lanes for villages in Zone 3 of Sungai Apin
SIMUNJAN: A sum of RM3mil has been approved to build lanes for villages in Zone 3 of Sungai Apin under the Simunjan constituency. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the allocation was under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) 2022 special project allocation which he applied for and approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
Water supply capacity expansion to benefit over 83,500 residents in Asajaya-Simunjan
ASAJAYA: The water supply capacity from Asajaya to Simunjan is set to increase, benefitting more than 83,500 residents as the Slabi Water Treatment Plant in Serian is set to distribute treated water in the area. Minister for Utility and Communication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi outlined his ministry’s proposal for the plant to supply water from […]
Blaze destroys unoccupied quarters in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: An old and uninhabited quarters of the Simunjan district education office was destroyed in a blaze last night (Aug 2). The 7.40 pm incident happened near SK Abang Man, Kampung Kelka. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Simunjan station were promptly despatched to the scene On arrival, they […]
Premier to join locals for festive events in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to join locals here for the Hari Raya gathering and Pre-Gawai event at the Simunjan Mesra Hall on May 20. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris invited his constituents and those around the constituency to attend the programme. Meanwhile, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu […]
Teamwork crucial to spur devt in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: Cooperation and teamwork between all the government agencies are crucial to spur development here said Rodiyah Sapiee. The Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, in a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) today (Feb 9), said every agency should work together as a team to ensure the well-being of the people. “The District […]
Abang Johari approves RM3.85mil for road, ruai construction in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: The state has approved RM3 million for the constructions of roads and RM850,000 for the villager ruai (open community space) project here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is part of his duty as Premier and Gedong assemblyman to support the development of Simunjan. “This is because the distance […]