Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Bayong Water Treatment Plant Phase 2B upgrade completed

SARIKEI: The Phase 2B upgrading project of the Bayong Water Treatment Plant here has now been completed. This RM68.4-million project, fully funded by the Sarawak government, is highly significant as it increases the plant’s capacity from 70 million litres per day to 100 million litres per day. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, […]

RM146,000 to upgrade school in Bintawa

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has allocated RM146,865 to upgrade and purchase new equipment for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Bintawa to provide a safer and more comfortable environment for both students and staff. In a Facebook post, Dr Yii claimed many of the school’s office and classroom furnishings, including desks and chairs, are […]

Jalan Pulau Dudong upgrade approved

SIBU: According to the statement by Wong Ching Yong, the chairman of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch, the application to upgrade Jalan Pulau Dudong has been approved under the 12th Malaysian Mid-Term Review. The project is estimated to cost RM40 million. Wong mentioned that consultants from various disciplines have been appointed for […]

RM247 mln to upgrade, replace old water pipelines

A TOTAL of RM247 million has been set aside to upgrade and replace old pipelines across Sarawak this year. Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the amount is part of the RM1.085 billion Alternative Funding allocation for the phased implementation of the programme. He said temporary repairs by water supply agencies are only […]

School hall upgrading fund receives state govt’s nod

DARO: The state government has approved RM150,000 to upgrade the SK Nangar hall here. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said the allocation comes under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) for the year 2023. The project to upgrade the hall will be completed in four months. “Through this provision, it will ensure that the upgrade works can […]

Gravity pipe upgrading project ready soon

LUNDU: The project to upgrade the 7.6-km gravity pipe system in Kampung Raso 2 is expected to be completed within two months. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) report, the handover of the project under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) worth RM200,000 between the Lundu District Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) and contractor P.M.S […]

Need to upgrade road link to Indonesia

LUNDU: The road connecting Sarawak and Indonesia needs to be upgraded before Indonesia relocates its administrative capital to East Kalimantan. In stating this, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this initial preparation needs to be done by the Malaysian side no later than 2024. “I […]

Drainage upgrading works commence

KUCHING: The upgrading works on the drainage system project costing over RM12 million located at Jalan Field Force, Batu Kawa has officially started. Upon completion, it will not only be able to accommodate the increasing housing development activity in the area but will also improve the existing drainage system Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim […]

School gets fire safety upgrades

KUCHING: Upgrading work has been completed on 12 water pipes, a water storage tank and pump system which were in a state of disrepair at SJK(c) Chung Hua No.4 here. Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii visited the school on Tuesday (June 28) to inspect the recent upgrades and repair of fire […]

RM200k to upgrade Darul Ibadah mosque

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM200,000 for the upgrading of Masjid Darul Ibadah RPR Batu Kawa Phase 1. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian posted on Facebook that work would take three months. “The project is implemented by Padawan Municipal Council and contracted to Tazz Teknik. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused […]