Early morning fire destroys food stalls, clothes booth
SEBUYAU: An early morning blaze has completely wiped out five business premises in town here, today. The fiery incident happened around 4.45am and it involved four food stalls and a tent selling clothes. No injuries or casualties were reported in the morning fire. Firemen from Simunjan station together with Sebuyau auxiliary firemen were despatched to […]
Continue to focus on domestic tourism
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes Budget 2023 will continue to focus on assisting the tourism industry players and to boost domestic tourism. She said the government could provide some grants to help the travel agencies, homestay operators, eco-tourism to improve their services or increase their products. “We hope by […]
Bright prospects for Simunjan residents
SIMUNJAN: The newly completed Esplanade Simunjan here is expected to become another tourist attraction in the district. The new landmark here was inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. Built at a cost of RM1,244,781, the project involved two phases with the first phase commencing on Nov 6, 2019 and […]
More hotel rooms, homestays needed
SIMUNJAN: There is a need to provide more hotel rooms and homestays in Sarawak to accommodate growing demands from tourists and visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this is especially notable in Kuching city where hotel rooms are typically fully booked when large-scale events are organised, citing the recent […]
RM79 million for river wall project in Simunjan
By Goh Pei Pei and Clement Erik Wong KUCHING: Sarawak government has approved RM79 million for a retaining wall (river wall) project in Simunjan town to prevent further erosion of the riverbank. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project would be divided into three phases, with the first phase expected […]
Projects costing millions to address soil erosion in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: The 525m Simunjan riverbank erosion prevention project listed in the Samarahan Integrated Regional Development Agency (IRSDA) will address the issue soon. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the project, worth more than RM74mil, was among five applied by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris in the IRSDA. According to Dr […]
Unused bridge in Gedong collapses
SIMUNJAN: An unused bridge belonging to a plantation company in the district of Gedong has collapsed. Acting Simunjan OCPD ASP Honchin Ludu, when contacted, confirmed that the incident happened around 1.30pm, Monday (July 18). “It is understood that the bridge has been closed since May for safety reasons (not safe to travel on),” he said. […]
English proficiency vital, says Simunjan rep
SIMUNJAN: Parents play an important role in their children’s education, says Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Awla stressed that parents should be more aware of the importance of education, especially in English proficiency, in facing today’s challenges. “The use of English through mobile phone and television apps […]
Greenlight for RM74m new retaining wall
SIMUNJAN: A new retaining wall to prevent further erosion of the Simunjan riverbank has been approved. The project is listed under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA). Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the RM74 million 525-metre long erosion control project was among the five projects under IRSDA requested […]
Pesta Ujud to enliven village
SIMUNJAN: The areas of Kampung Kelka here, will come alive with the second edition of Pesta Ujud on July 23 to July 24. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), various exciting traditional sports activities and other events will be held including veterans football, fishing competition, slippery pole climbing, pillow-fight, kites competitions which are […]