Infrastructure news in Sarawak River Near The Kuching Waterfront
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Jerip wants Bengoh water system expanded to more Mambong villages
Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil has called for the small-scale water treatment system at Kampung Bengoh to be extended to other villages in the constituency, including Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau. He said the system, which draws water from downstream of Bengoh Dam, has excess capacity that could serve areas facing low water pressure in the dry season. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government is working on short-term measures to address water shortages in Betong, parts of Serian and Miri.
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Tanker driver injured, trapped in crash at Bulatan ILP Samarahan
A 36-year-old tanker driver injured his right leg after being trapped in a crash with a cargo lorry at the Bulatan ILP Samarahan Expressway junction in Kota Samarahan early this morning. Kota Samarahan fire and rescue personnel used a Rescue Tool Kit to free him before he was taken to IJN Kota Samarahan in an EMRS vehicle.
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Batu Kitang gets over 1,200 streetlights since 2016, says assemblyman
More than 1,200 streetlights have been installed across Batu Kitang since 2016 to improve security in back lanes and housing estates, assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said. Six CCTV cameras have also been fitted along Arang Road and in the Third Mile area. A community dialogue on security and infrastructure will be held at Choon Foh Kopitiam, Capital Garden, this Saturday.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa, Sarawak, are progressing rapidly in phases. He mentioned plans to invite media to the sites once the haze improves. The RM36.6 million Phase 2 project at Taman Desa Wira is ahead of schedule, with total investment in Batu Kawa exceeding RM200 million.
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RM5.8m project to replace vandalised street lights on Petra Jaya-Rambungan route begins
A RM5.8-million project to replace repeatedly vandalised street lights along Lebuhraya Pehin Sri Haji Adenan Haji Satem in Sarawak has been handed over to a contractor. The project covers the Petra Jaya-Rambungan route, particularly the Matang section, and will install 794 LED lights, with completion expected by June 16, 2027. Officials highlighted vandalism as a persistent issue and called for public cooperation.
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Sarawak PWD lifts construction suspension in Serian amid haze, with health precautions
The Sarawak Public Works Department has allowed construction work on its projects in Serian to resume, following a brief suspension due to hazardous haze. The decision, made today, aligns with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee's latest advisory, permitting work to continue with strict health precautions. Serian's Air Pollutant Index was recorded at 334 on Friday, placing the area in the hazardous category.
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Stampin flood mitigation project moves forward with contractor appointment
The Letter of Award for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme flood mitigation project was handed over to TMK Construction and Transport Sdn Bhd. The RM350-million project aims to protect over 1,000 households from recurring flooding.
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MBKS urged to repair damaged road shoulder, pothole near Bintawa Hawker Centre
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been urged to repair a damaged road shoulder and pothole opposite the Bintawa Hawker Centre in Kuching. The call was made by George Lam, special assistant to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, who cited pedestrian safety concerns for residents of Bintawa River View Garden.