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Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Miri Marina Bridge to transform city into ‘San Francisco of Sarawak', says Premier
Abang Johari (left) and his Cabinet colleagues giving the thumbs-up to the groundbreaking ceremony of iconic Miri Marina Bridge. MIRI (July 22): Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says the upcoming Miri Marina Bridge will be a game changer for the city, comparing its future appeal to the 'San Francisco of Sarawak'. He said the RM450 million project will not only offer scenic views of the South China Sea and surrounding Canada and Lambir hills, but also drastically cut travel time between Pulau Melayu and the Marina area from 30 minutes to just five. 'This landscape upgrade in Miri, with its iconic facilities and connectivity infrastructure, aligns with the city's image as the resort city of northern Sarawak, putting it on par with other tourist destinations,' Abang Johari said at the groundbreaking ceremony at the Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre today. The two-lane cable-stayed bridge will span 650 metres with a 1.2km total length and 20-metre clearance. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and would take 36 months to complete. Abang Johari said Sarawak's infrastructure growth is part of its long-term economic plan, which has attracted global recognition, including from the World Economic Forum and World Bank. He said Sarawak's revenue reached RM14.6 billion last year, and the state now aims to hit RM300 billion in GDP within 10 years, building on its gas development roadmap. 'Our GDP is now touching RM199 billion from RM140 billion previously. Over the next five years, a RM280 billion target is achievable provided there is political stability and the people of Sarawak remain united,' he said. The Miri Marina Bridge project also supports broader plans to connect Miri with key sites such as the planned Beraya township and Unesco sites in Niah and Mulu, along with improved road links to Marudi, Long Terawan, Bukit Buda and Lawas. Power supply in the region will also be upgraded from 275kV to 500kV to meet growing demand. Urging Sarawakians to remain united, Abang Johari warned against a 'crab mentality' and called for teamwork like that of ants to move Sarawak forward. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also praised the state's infrastructure progress, noting that 16 bridges are currently being built across Sarawak, with several already completed. He added that the Premier will officiate the opening of the new Jepak Bridge in Bintulu this week. Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki, state ministers, local leaders, and representatives from NGOs and government agencies. Abang Johari lead Miri Marina Bridge San Francisco of Sarawak
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
MyKiosk: All Tabuan Jaya Old Market stalls taken up, Friendship Park tenants awaiting final selection
Wee speaks to reporters after the site visit. He is flanked by Zaiedi and Kho. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 18): All 28 MyKiosk stalls at the Tabuan Jaya Old Market parking lot have now been fully taken up, said Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He pointed out the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) received a total of 53 applications for the kiosks. 'Among the 28 kiosks, there are nine fruit and vegetable stalls, 14 stalls that sell packed food and drinks, and five drink and fruit juice stalls,' Wee said during a site visit today. The project funded by the federal Ministry of Housing and Local Government allows formerly illegal hawkers and B40 traders from the surrounding area to run businesses in a legal, safe, and clean space. 'So, we must say this is a good initiative that allows the low-income traders to earn a sustainable income by operating in a regulated environment. 'We encourage residents in the surrounding area to support these traders by patronising the MyKiosk stalls here,' Wee said. In response to feedback about blocked parking spaces, he said the kiosks have been repositioned. 'We have extra car parks for the people nearby and for the people who come in to shop with the MyKiosk here,' he said. Wee (right) buys a pineapple from a trader. Also seen are Kho and Zaiedi. – Photo by Chimon Upon He shared that each stall was constructed under a transparent tender process for RM13,500, well below comparable schemes, and built to strict specifications. Traders enjoy six months' free rent, after which they pay a quarterly rental of approximately RM140, he explained. Regarding the two kiosks at Friendship Park, Wee said applications are still being evaluated. 'We must be fair to select them and to select that, you know, the one that should be there rather than having to be there. 'We don't want it to spoil the actual image of Taman Sahabat,' he said. He added MBKS will monitor all hawker centres within its jurisdiction to ensure that subsidised rents translate into genuinely affordable prices for consumers, not just benefits for traders. 'We want you to still be able to find RM3, RM3.50 kolo mee, coffee that you don't have to pay RM4.80 but just RM1 in areas like Kenyalang, Bintawa, and Sungai Apong. 'Subsidies must benefit the rakyat, not operate without purpose,' he said. He emphasised that every step, from calling tenders to selecting traders, followed established procedures designed to serve public interests. Also present were Kuching South deputy mayor Datuk Dr Zaiedi Suhaili and MyKiosk project organising chairperson councillor Judy Kho. lead MyKiosk Tabuan Jaya Wee Hong Seng
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Pahang KPDN seizes 17,000 litres of diesel in Ops Tiris
KUANTAN: The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has seized 17,000 litres of diesel and a skid tank worth over RM53,000 in an operation targeting illegal diesel storage in Indera Mahkota 8. The raid, conducted under Ops Tiris, also led to the arrest of six foreign workers suspected of transporting the fuel to telecommunications towers. Pahang KPDN chief enforcement officer Mohd Hafiz Ramli stated that the operation followed a month-long intelligence operation. 'Based on the documents submitted, this premise does not have a permit to store diesel at the location, thus raising suspicions of a violation of the law,' he said. Six foreign nationals, including four Bangladeshis and two Myanmar citizens aged between 20 and 29, were detained. Investigations revealed they had been operating in the area for over a year, supplying diesel to 33 telecommunications towers for generator use. Authorities also confiscated two four-wheel drive vehicles loaded with diesel drums, valued at RM140,000, along with related documents. The case is being investigated under Regulation 21(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974 and Section 20(1) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. - Bernama
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Teenager loses RM140k jewellery to phone scam syndicate in Jertih
JERTIH: A teenager awaiting university admission fell victim to a phone scam syndicate, surrendering her mother's jewellery valued at RM140,000 to fraudsters. The 18-year-old lodged a police report on July 12 after realising she had been deceived. According to Besut deputy police chief DSP Md Sani Md Salleh, the victim received calls on July 1 from three individuals impersonating Touch 'n Go representatives and a Perak police officer. They accused her of involvement in fraud and money laundering, pressuring her into compliance. Fearing legal repercussions, the teen handed over the jewellery to an unknown woman at a Jertih supermarket on July 2. The suspect falsely claimed the items would be returned the same day but later stated they were held by the police forensics unit. The syndicate then demanded RM28,000 for the jewellery's return, prompting the victim to report the incident. Police arrested a 37-year-old woman in Kuala Besut yesterday, remanding her for four days under Section 420 of the Penal Code. – Bernama
The Star
15-07-2025
- The Star
Teen hands over mother's jewellery worth RM140,000 to scammers
JERTIH: A teenager has handed over her mother's jewellery worth RM140,000 to an unknown individual after being deceived by a phone scam syndicate. Besut deputy police chief Dep Supt Md Sani Md Salleh said the 18-year-old, who is awaiting admission to an institution of higher learning (IPT), lodged a police report on Saturday (July 12) claiming she had been duped. "The teen received phone calls from three individuals posing as representatives from the e-wallet company and a police officer from Perak on July 1. "They claimed that her particulars had been misused and she was implicated in fraud and money laundering cases," he said in a statement on Tuesday (July 15). Md Sani said the victim then handed over her mother's jewellery to an unknown female suspect in a supermarket in Jertih town the next day (July 2). He said the suspect promised to return the jewellery the same day but later told the teenager that the jewellery had been kept by the Police forensics unit for further investigation. "The teenager was then told that she would have to pay RM28,000 to retrieve the jewellery. The teenager then lodged a police report upon realising she had been duped," he said. Following that, police arrested a 37-year-old woman in Kuala Besut on Monday (July 14) and remanded her for four days until Friday to assist in investigations under Section 420 of the Penal Code. – Bernama
