RM2.9 million Kampung Merakai infrastructure project completed

SERIAN, July 26 2026: Residents of Kampung Merakai now enjoy better road networks, drainage systems and public amenities following the completion of the RM2.9 million infrastructure project under Greater Kuching Coordinating Development Agency (GKCDA).

Caption: Bukit Semuja SLM John Ilus speaking at the opening of the RM2.9 million  Kampung Merakai infrastructure project

Bukit Semuja State Legislative Member (SLM) John Ilus said the implementation of the project reflects the Sarawak g0000overnment's continued commitment to empowering rural development and ensuring that the people enjoy more comfortable, safe and quality infrastructure facilities.

“The completion of this project will not only facilitate the daily affairs of the residents, but also improve the level of safety, comfort and accessibility of the community.

“It will also open up more development opportunities in the future,” he said when speaking at the leader-meet-the-people session and the opening of the GKCDA project at Kampung Merakai Hall yesterday.

The RM2.9 million project includes the upgrading of Jalan Kampung Merakai, installation of sewers to strengthen the drainage system,  paving of internal village roads and the construction of parking spaces at Kampung Merakai Community Hall.

According to John, infrastructure development is not just about providing physical facilities, but is a strategic investment in improving the living standards of the people and stimulating local socio-economic growth.

He also stressed that the Sarawak government will continue to bring more development projects to the Bukit Semuja area to ensure that rural communities are not left out of the state’s development stream.

He also described the successful completion of the project as the result of close cooperation between the implementing agencies, community leaders and local residents throughout its implementation period.

Also present were Serian Division Resident Mackos Sibong, Serian Public Works Department (JKR) Division Engineer  Chiresly Francis Kureng, Serian District Police Chief Superintendent Freddy Bian Stanilaus Bian and Serian District Officer’s representative Jeff Currant James Engkapan. -

Decade-long wait for MyKad is finally over for several residents in the border areas of Sri Aman Division

SIMANGGANG, July 26 2026: The decade-long wait is  finally ended when several residents in the border areas of Sri Aman Division successfully obtained their MyKad in a handover ceremony held in conjunction with the UKAS 2026 Empowering Communities Outreach Programme yesterday.

Caption: Bukit Begunan SLM Mong Dagong handover documents to one of the residents 

The handover was officiated by Bukit Begunan State Legislative Member (SLM) Mong Dagang, who also joined in reaching out to the people in an effort to ensure that those in rural areas are not left out from obtaining their personal identification documents.

Kebang Bajang, 58, expressed his gratitude after waiting for so long to have his MyKad, which has become an important document in his daily affairs.

“I am very grateful to the National Registration Department (NRD) for helping to expedite my application process after many years of waiting,” he said.

For Manis Julam, 38, she also expressed her appreciation to the National Registration Department (NRD) for its commitment to helping residents through special assignments.

According to her, the MyKad application made in 2024 finally bore fruit when it was successfully obtained this year.

“Thank you to the NRD for ensuring that the process ran smoothly until I was able to obtain my MyKad,” she said.

Meanwhile, Chrismalanda Stanley, 19, described the two-year wait as worthwhile when her application, made at the age of 17, was approved.

She said that the NRD’s continued efforts in helping youth obtain identification documents are greatly appreciated.

The programme saw the cooperation of various parties in ensuring that communities in border areas have access to essential services, thus strengthening the inclusivity and well-being of the local community.