Author: Nura V Lorna

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

Journos get to experience life in Nanta’s constituency

KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi recently led a group of 10 media practitioners on an ‘exploration trip’ to his constituency. Media representatives from Malaya, Sibu and Kuching spent four days in Kapit to gain a deeper understanding of the region in conjunction with the National Journalists’ Day

Improve teacher training and performance

LINGGA assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor has proposed that Sarawakian teachers be offered scholarships to further their studies. Citing a recommendation from the World Bank, she said educators should be given opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching. In addition to effective teacher training programmes, she emphasised the need to

Abang Jo launches monument in honour of surveyors

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the Kuching Zero Kilometre (KM0) Monument to commemorate the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Sarawak’s golden jubilee. The monument is set to become a defining landmark in Kuching, symbolising the heart of the city. RISM Sarawak chairman Sharlene

Mulling Krokop as heritage site

DEPUTY Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan encouraged Krokop to be designated as a heritage site. At the moment, he said the Sarawak Museum Department has no plan to designate any area as a heritage zone along racial lines. However, he said a proposal can

Several road projects in Sibu to commence in Sept

FEW road construction projects in Sibu will be tendered in June, said Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He said the Ministry of Rural Development and Territorial Malaysia is currently processing a Notice of Change (NOC) application to increase the project cost

Long Napir Health Clinic project to be retendered after 2 delays

AFTER two delays, the construction of the Long Napir Health Clinic will be re-tendered, with a revised project ceiling cost of RM9.523 million. Deputy Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the Health Ministry (MoH) has reviewed and endorsed the revised cost estimate submitted

Let’s work together, Premier tells surveyors

KUCHING: The Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Sarawak branch is encouraged to collaborate with the state government to explore new areas, particularly the state’s continental shelf. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said surveyors play a key role in helping the Sarawak government’s direction towards green

Bank presents zakat totalling RM100k to support centres

KUCHING: The Affin Islamic Bank Berhad has presented zakat contributions totalling RM100,000 to community support centres here. From the total contribution, RM70,000 was presented to Pertubuhan Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PPDK) Sri Satok in addition to daily necessities and educational equipment, while Pertubuhan Kebajikan Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE) Sri Satok received