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Borneo Post
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Premier thanks Satok community for proposal to name Sg Bintagor Bridge after late wife
Abang Johari (second left) listens to a briefing on the bridge prior to launching ceremony last night. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Aug 6): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Satok for their suggestion to name the newly launched Sungai Bintangor Bridge after his late wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang. Speaking to reporters after officiating at the opening of the bridge last night, Abang Johari said the proposal was deeply meaningful to him and his family. 'First of all, I would like to thank the entire community in Satok, and people of various backgrounds in this area, for their heartfelt gesture in remembering the spirit and legacy of my late wife,' he added. He acknowledged his late wife as someone who stood firmly beside him throughout his decades of public service in Satok. 'It is true that she was always behind me, especially in my service to the people here in Satok,' he added. Abang Johari said when the suggestion to name the bridge after Juma'ani was brought forward, he had no hesitation in supporting it. 'I did not think twice. I just want to sincerely thank the villagers and community members who, through their elected representative, made this proposal,' he said. The proposal was first made during the launch ceremony by Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, who described it as a gesture of appreciation for Juma'ani's dedication and service to the people of Satok. During the ceremony, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also expressed full support for the renaming, saying it was a fitting tribute to Juma'ani's contributions. The RM50.6 million bridge, located along Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, was officially launched in a ceremony held at the bridge site at 8.30pm last night. The Sungai Bintangor Bridge spans 114.34 metres and features a four-lane dual carriageway and pedestrian walkways, supported by 32 cable stays from a central tower standing 52.1 metres tall. The structure includes architectural details and carvings inspired by local design elements, further enhancing its visual impact. Construction began in December 2019 but faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and issues related to underground utilities. it was partially opened to the public in February this year. Abang Johari juma'ani tuanku bujang lead name Sungai Bintangor Bridge
Borneo Post
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Premier thanks Satok community for proposal to name Sg Bintangor Bridge after late wife
Abang Johari (second left) listens to a briefing on the bridge prior to launching ceremony last night. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Aug 6): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Satok for their suggestion to name the newly launched Sungai Bintangor Bridge after his late wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang. Speaking to reporters after officiating at the opening of the bridge last night, Abang Johari said the proposal was deeply meaningful to him and his family. 'First of all, I would like to thank the entire community in Satok, and people of various backgrounds in this area, for their heartfelt gesture in remembering the spirit and legacy of my late wife,' he added. He acknowledged his late wife as someone who stood firmly beside him throughout his decades of public service in Satok. 'It is true that she was always behind me, especially in my service to the people here in Satok,' he added. Abang Johari said when the suggestion to name the bridge after Juma'ani was brought forward, he had no hesitation in supporting it. 'I did not think twice. I just want to sincerely thank the villagers and community members who, through their elected representative, made this proposal,' he said. The proposal was first made during the launch ceremony by Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, who described it as a gesture of appreciation for Juma'ani's dedication and service to the people of Satok. During the ceremony, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also expressed full support for the renaming, saying it was a fitting tribute to Juma'ani's contributions. The RM50.6 million bridge, located along Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, was officially launched in a ceremony held at the bridge site at 8.30pm last night. The Sungai Bintangor Bridge spans 114.34 metres and features a four-lane dual carriageway and pedestrian walkways, supported by 32 cable stays from a central tower standing 52.1 metres tall. The structure includes architectural details and carvings inspired by local design elements, further enhancing its visual impact. Construction began in December 2019 but faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and issues related to underground utilities. it was partially opened to the public in February this year. Abang Johari juma'ani tuanku bujang lead name Sungai Bintangor Bridge
Borneo Post
05-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sungai Bintangor Bridge officially opens to public, joins Kuching's cityscape as iconic new landmark
KUCHING (Aug 5): The much-anticipated Sungai Bintangor Bridge was officially launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in a ceremony held at the bridge site at 8.30pm this evening. Upon his arrival, Abang Johari attended a briefing session before delivering his speech, where he hailed the project as an engineering masterpiece and a potential tourism draw for Kuching, likening it to iconic bridges in Europe. 'This bridge reminds me of the iconic bridge one sees in places like Rotterdam. I think we now can say we have our own Rotterdam in Kuching now. He described the bridge as a catalyst for modern urban development and a symbol of smart city progress in the state capital, expressing hope that the surrounding areas would be further developed and beautified to benefit local communities. During the event, Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki proposed renaming the bridge after the Premier's late wife, Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang, as a gesture of gratitude for her contributions to the people of Satok. 'I am sure with this name suggestion for the bridge, the Premier will agree with it. This name suggestion is also as a sign of gratitude to the sacrifices made by the late wife of the Premier to the people of Satok,' said Ibrahim. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah also addressed the audience, calling the bridge 'iconic' and one of its kind in Malaysia in terms of design. Located along Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, the new bridge spans the width of Sungai Bintangor and serves as a crucial addition to Kuching city's road network. The cable-stayed structure, featuring a four-lane dual carriageway and an iconic central tower with intricate carvings, is set to become not only a vital traffic conduit but also a new urban landmark and tourism draw for the state capital. Fully funded by the Sarawak government, the RM50.6 million bridge began construction in December 2019, but progress was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic and challenges in relocating underground utilities, leading to several delays. Spanning 114.34 metres, the bridge also comes with upgraded sections of Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, enhancing connectivity for residents in Satok and surrounding neighbourhoods. It is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in the area by providing an alternative route for motorists. The project is among the Sarawak government's high-impact infrastructure initiatives aimed at boosting regional development and strengthening Kuching's urban mobility network. The bridge was actually partially opened to the public in February this year. Also present during the ceremony were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sik Kui Hian, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and other officials.
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
551 licences issued since Gas Distribution (Amendment) Bill 2023 enforcement
Datuk Ibrahim Baki — Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (May 22): A total of 551 licences have been issued to Sarawak's gas industry players since the enforcement of the Gas Distribution (Amendment) Bill 2023, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki. Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) said the regulatory measures were implemented following the amendments to the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO) 2016, which came into effect last year. 'A total of 14 licences have been issued to upstream industry players and 537 licences to downstream players under DGO 2016 to operate in Sarawak,' he said in response to a question raised by Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) in the State Legislative Assembly here today. In addition to issuing licences, he said the ministry also took enforcement action by issuing 10 non-compliance notices to gas distributors operating without valid licences. Responding to a supplementary question regarding the types of licences issued, Ibrahim explained that under Section 7 of DGO 2016, there are seven categories of licences. The first covers the import of gas for purposes such as regasification, processing, treatment, separation, utilisation, or distribution within Sarawak. The second category involves the regasification of gas; the third covers the treatment, separation, or processing of gas; while the fourth category pertains to the transportation of gas. The construction, management, or maintenance of gas pipelines or other equipment used for gas distribution comes under the fifth category; the sixth category is for the supply of gas; and the seventh allows for the retail of gas. For those operating without a valid licence, Ibrahim emphasised that under Section 21A of DGO 2016, offenders may be fined up to RM20 million for a first offence. For subsequent offences, the fine can increase up to 10 times the original amount. Gas Distribution (Amendment) Bill 2023 Ibrahim Baki lead
