Sarawak LRT takes backseat to basic infrastructure needs
KUCHING (August 2): Sarawak’s proposed light rail transit (LRT) system that is estimated to cost RM10.
Works Minister: Phase 2 of Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak undergoing technical study
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): The mechanism and implementation of the second phase of the Pan Borneo Highway mega project is undergoing a technical study that will be completed soon along with the Finance Ministry and the Sabah and Sarawak state governments, Works Minister Baru Bian told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Sarawak federal development allocation should increase by 400%, says chief minister
PETALING JAYA (JULY 18): Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg told the state assembly today that the previous government had determined allocation amounts based on the size of the state’s population, taken as 10% of the country’s total population.
‘We could save up to RM1b’ from Pan Borneo project, says Sabah minister
PETALING JAYA (July 17): Sabah infrastructure development minister Datuk Peter Anthony said in a statement that up to RM1 billion could be saved if the project was managed by the Works Ministry and State Infrastructure Development Ministry.
Land Code amended to address Sarawak native land issue, says Uggah
KUCHING (July 11): The landmark outcome of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2018 is to enable native communal title in perpetuity to be issued over an area to be described as native territorial domain.
Pan Borneo Highway still on, but some jobs to be reviewed — works minister
KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): The new Pakatan Harapan government will continue to roll out the 1,060km-long Pan Borneo Highway (pictured) linking Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia, but the mega infrastructure project will be "looked into" to reduce its costs — expected at RM16 billion — said Works Minister Baru Bian.
No decision on Pan Borneo Highway review, says new Works Minister
KUALA LUMPUR (July 3): Putrajaya has still not made a decision about reviewing the Pan Borneo Highway (pictured) project, Works Minister Baru Bian said today.
Gamuda 3Q profit up 17%; MD Lin’s contract renewed for another five years
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): Gamuda Bhd’s net profit in its third quarter ended April 30, 2018 (3QFY18) grew 17% to RM200.
Full cabinet list circulating on social media inaccurate, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): The full cabinet list circulating on social media is inaccurate, reported the news portal Malaysiakini today.
KPKT to work with Sarawak to build homes for Sarawakians
PUTRAJAYA (June 26): Housing and Local Government Minister (KPKT) Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry will be working with the Sarawak government to solve housing issues in the state.
