Sarawak proposes to create major networks in central and southern regions

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, November 29, 2016 - Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Transportation is proposing to create major road networks that will open up the vast areas of central and southern regions.

If Peninsula Malaysia has North South Highway, East West Highway and East West Speed Train, why cannot we dream and build extensive road networks for us in Sarawak? This, however,  will not happen overnight.- Tan Sri Dr James Masing

RM250 million minor rural projects fund is not missing, explains Wong Soon Koh

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon, in the state assembly today, clarified claims made by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen on RM250 million minor rural projects fund.

I would now move on to clarify some of the allegations made by honourable member from the opposition from the DAP.

 According to Treasury Instruction 6(ii) which stipulates “that any money appropriated for a particular purpose in the warrant shall be surrendered to the Consolidated Fund if not spent on that purpose during the period for which it was granted” - Wong Soon Koh (picture, left)