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Putrajaya to restore 'sick' projects in Sarawak, says minister
Baru Bian says these projects include Sri Aman Hospital, Petra Jaya Hospital and a number of schools.
Bernama
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6 years ago
'Insufficient funding reason for backlog of maintenance on federal roads'
Works Minister Baru Bian explains not enough funds allocated for road maintenance.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Are taxpayers footing the bill for 'special advisers'?
COMMENT | Such appointments by ministers give rise to some grave concerns.
Kua Kia Soong
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6 years ago
Tian Chua appointed special adviser to works minister
Baru Bian says the PKR vice-president's appointment is effective March 1.
6 years ago
Decision on tolls only after submission of study, says works minister
Baru Bian cites an ongoing study by an independent consultant on the toll issue.
Bernama
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6 years ago
A confluence of ideals: Abang Johari, Baru Bian on the same page
LETTER | Leaders putting political differences aside will do much good for Sarawak.
Peter Raja
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6 years ago
Analyst slams Baru Bian, S’wak Harapan for silence over toll hike freeze
‘Sabahans and Sarawakians who are not using these highways also have to pay via taxes?’
6 years ago
Cabinet to get report on toll study in May
Works Minister Baru Bian says an independent consultant will help the gov't analyse data and propose recommendations to provide solutions.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Baru Bian reappointed Sarawak PKR chief
This follows a meeting between party president Anwar Ibrahim and state division chiefs.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Ministry to appoint independent auditor to study toll issue, including rate reductions
Baru Bian says analysis results are expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May 2019.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Some brotherly advice for Baru Bian
COMMENT | This Harapan government is supposed to be about credibility, so don't lose that.
Francis Paul Siah
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6 years ago
Baru gets rousing welcome at Kuching International Airport
Show of support comes amid speculation that he might be dropped as Sarawak PKR chief.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Baru Bian denies boycotting PKR AGM after being ticked off by Anwar
Minister says he had instructed his aide to notify the party of his absence.
6 years ago
Baru: Toll concessionaires collected over double construction cost
Works minister says total toll collection from start of operations up to 2017 is RM74.654 billion.
Geraldine Tong
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6 years ago
Report to me if no action on Pan Borneo Highway complaints - Baru
Works minister says complaints on S'wak portion of project can be lodged through the ministry's website.
Bernama
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6 years ago
S'wak PKR accuses state gov't of trying to sabotage Lawas' polls
PKR POLLS | Its chairperson to lodge report with the MACC.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Baru Bian takes a swipe at GPS leaders
'GPS politicians conveniently overlook the fact that this is the legacy created by their own former best friends – Umno/BN'.
Bernama
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6 years ago
No NCR land allocations because it isn't under federal control - Baru
BUDGET 2019 | Works minister says that those levelling the criticism want to paint Harapan in a bad light.
Bernama
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6 years ago
'I can't beat Guan Eng' – Baru claims over declared RM108k income
UPDATED 6.40PM | The PKR lawmaker says he mistakenly declared two allowances.
Annabelle Lee
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6 years ago
Study needed on crooked bridge proposal, says works minister
UPDATED 2.32PM | Baru Bian says the ministry will refer the crooked bridge proposal to the cabinet for its views.
Kow Gah Chie
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6 years ago
Gov't to stop payments to politically appointed 'tuai rumah'
Only democratically appointed longhouse chiefs in Sarawak will get funds from Putrajaya, says minister.
6 years ago
Works Minister sorry over 'dreaming' remark on toll abolishment
He explains he had no intention to appear arrogant.
6 years ago
Gov't mulling off-peak toll discounts, no hikes for 3 years
UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | Works Minister Baru Bian lists alternatives being looked at by gov't in lieu of abolishing tolls.
Zikri Kamarulzaman
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6 years ago
Pan Borneo Highway will stay toll-free, assures minister
'I give my assurance to Sabah and Sarawak there will be no toll there,' says Baru Bian.
6 years ago
Gov't asset management policy should be reviewed - Baru Bian
The review would be a catalyst to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the gov't's service delivery system, says minister.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Baru Bian: Tolls abolition known in two to three months
UPDATED 10AM | He says they are trying to reach a solution that will be beneficial to all stakeholders.
Anne Muhammad
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7 years ago
Anwar: Allegations against Baru's officer 'compelling and disturbing'
UPDATED 2AM | PKR president-elect says he has reviewed the MACC report and the appended evidence.
Faisal Asyraf
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7 years ago
Minister: Legal action if negligence found in Kedah bridge collapse
Baru Bian says info will be gathered from local authority, as well as the engineer and contractors involved.
Bernama
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7 years ago
Review to bypass Brunei in Pan Borneo Highway a 'life-saver'
UPDATED 4.58PM | Works Minister Baru Bian says this could boost tourism, improve access to S'wak interior and medical facilities.
7 years ago
Minister: Road upgrade works not related to by-election
BALAKONG POLLS | Baru Bian says there can't be a clear distinction between being a political rep and a gov't rep.
Geraldine Tong
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7 years ago
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