#Sabah

Rural Tourism Projects Hampered by Land Issues

The huge eco-tourism potential in Sabah’s east coast areas, especially in Kunak, cannot be exploited fully because of land ownership issues, a minist...

24-07-2019

#Sabah

Sabah Govt Approves RM1mil Allocation to Develop Rural Entrepreneur Centres in Three Districts

The Sabah Rural Development Ministry has allocated RM1mil to develop rural entrepreneur centres in three districts in the state. Minister Datuk Ewon Bened...

23-07-2019

#Sarawak

Ministry to Work With Telcos to Improve Coverage in Rural S’wak

The Ministry of Utilities will be collaborating with telecommunication service providers in an effort to improve coverage in rural Sarawak, said its Minist...

10-06-2019

#Sarawak

97pc of Sarawak’s Rural Households to Get 24-Hour Electricity Next Year

Sarawak Energy Bhd is committed to ensuring 97 per cent of the state’s rural households will get round-the-clock electricity supply by next year from 91 ...

22-05-2019

#Sabah

Kadazandusun and Murut Leaders Urged to Unite to Develop Communities

The Kadazandusun and Murut (KDM) leaders, particularly in Sabah, have been urged to set aside their respective political agendas and to unite, to foster th...

06-05-2019

#WestMalaysia

Rural Development Ministry Approved RM109m Allocation for Terengganu

The Rural Development Ministry (RDM) has approved an allocation of RM109 million to the state government this year, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Rina Haru...

28-04-2019

#Sabah

RM316.9M Allocated for Sabah Rural Transport Network

RM316.9 million for 81 rural road construction projects has been allocated by The Rural Development Ministry to further strengthen Sabah’s rural transpor...

08-04-2019

#EastMalaysia

Clean Water and Electricity for All of Rural Sabah by 2035

It is the Sabah Rural Development Ministry’s (KPLB) target to secure access to clean water and electricity for all rural villages in Sabah by 2035. T...

25-02-2019

#EastMalaysia

New Rural Development Plan for Sabah

Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has stated that a new strategy is being drafted to revamp the development of Sabah’s rural areas by the the State Rural Deve...

20-02-2019

#EastMalaysia

YB Hopes Kiulu Will Be Made Sub-District Soon

It is hoped that Kiulu will be upgraded as a sub-district as soon as possible, said Kiulu Assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said he is committed t...

23-08-2018

#squatter

500,000 Squatters in Tawau Need Homes

The presence of almost 10,000 squatter settlements here clearly show that more than 500,000 people squatting in those areas are in need of homes, said Depu...

20-08-2018

#high

High Cost of Living in Rural Areas Needs to Be Addressed

There is a need to address the high cost of living in rural areas, especially involving daily necessities, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department P Wa...

30-07-2018

#federal

Pledge to Continue Rural Projects by Previous Government

The Federal Government through its Rural Development Ministry will continue to implement rural development projects by the previous administration, with th...

26-07-2018

#EastMalaysia

Additional RM2million for Rural, Regional Development

Sabah will receive an additional allocation of RM2 million for its PPRT programme this year said Rural and Regional Development Minister Rina Harun. Spe...

24-07-2018

#rubber

Road Building to Generate Demand for Rubber

Adding rubber components to road building could result in quieter roads, stabilise rubber prices and savings in road maintenance. The Ministry of Rural ...

10-07-2018

#pan

Better Roads, Better Tourism, Better State

"Before the development of tourism, travel was conceived to be like study, and its fruits were considered to be the adornment of the mind and the formation...

16-05-2018

#EastMalaysia

Coastal Road High on State Govt Agenda, Says CM

The completion of the coastal road and a second trunk road will improve connectivity and spur rural development in Sarawak. Chief Minister Datuk Patingg...

11-03-2018

#malaysia

UMS Hospital to Be Smart Teaching Hospital

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak expressed his agreement in principle to make the Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital (HUMS) a smart teaching hos...

05-03-2018

#SHAREDA

SHAREDA Prepared to Help Foreign Property Investors

Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developer Association (SHAREDA) has advised foreign investors to seek local partners before embarking on new development proj...

21-01-2018

#EastMalaysia

Sabah to Get RM927.64 Million Development Allocation From Ministry

Sabah will receive a RM927.64 million allocation from the Rural and Regional Development (KKLW) Ministry for development projects within the state. Rura...

16-01-2018