Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Council donates food baskets to the elderly, disabled individuals

LUNDU: A total of 20 elderly individuals and people with disabilities (OKU) from Zone Three Biawak received food basket donations in conjunction with a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme organised by the Lundu District Council (MDL). MDL stated that the programme aims to involve the local community in social activities

Mosque gets RTP funding for additional facilities

SARIKEI: Masjid Al-Muttaqin here is set to receive an allocation of RM700,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the development of a rest house and visitor facilities. According to the Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh, the implementation of this project is a

Cooperation of agencies vital to achieve govt’s aspirations

BAU: Established development agencies are encouraged to continue backing the Sarawak government’s aspirations to help the people achieve higher incomes by 2030. Deputy Minister for Transport II (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep emphasised that their cooperation with the government is crucial so that every planned development can be

JCI Padawan’s Embrace Programme to feature pop-up market and mural competition

KUCHING: JCI Padawan, in collaboration with Hive and Tropics City, is set to host the latest edition of its Embrace Programme, featuring the Embrace Market, a pop-up marketplace designed to support both seasoned and first-time vendors. The initiative aims to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a platform to test their products

SEDC Permata shares Ramadan joy with bubur lambuk giveaway

KUCHING: Hundreds of visitors at UTC Sarawak were treated to a warm bowl of bubur lambuk as SEDC Permata Sdn Bhd continued its annual Ramadhan tradition of cooking and distributing the beloved dish. Held at Topspot Foodcourt yesterday (Mar 22), the Bubur Lambuk Cooking and Distribution Programme saw SEDC Permata

Sarawak Foundation, MAKSAK Women extend Aidilfitri cheer to 50 recipients

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Foundation and Women’s Wing of the Malaysian Government Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) Sarawak, presented Aidilfitri contributions to 50 recipients through the Sentuhan Kasih Juma’ani Ceremony held here recently. Of the total, 46 recipients were persons with disabilities (PwD), one orphan, and three patients from healthcare

APM bears key responsibility in public safety

SARIKEI: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is a key agency responsible for ensuring public safety, particularly during disasters like floods, landslides, accidents, or fires. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that APM must continue to play an important role in ensuring public

State government steadfast in rural infrastructure development

LUNDU: The state government is steadfast in its commitment to enhancing rural infrastructure, as demonstrated by a new road upgrading project in the Opar constituency. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang highlighted that the project includes the upgrading of agricultural roads in Kampung Sebako. It is set to begin soon to improve

50 asnaf children gifted new Hari Raya attire

LUNDU: A total of 50 children from the asnaf (needy) group in the Tanjong Datu constituency received donations in the form of clothing essentials for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri officiated at the handover ceremony in conjunction with ‘Sinar