BALAI RINGIN: RM1.81 million from the Sarawak State Government’s Minor Rural Projects (MRP) fund was handed out last Monday to 98 recipients here, supporting village development, school programmes, and community initiatives. The cheques were distributed by Balai Ringin state assemblyman, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, at his service centre, who urged recipients
PANTU: All candidates for the posts of ‘ketua kaum’ (community leaders), including ‘tuai rumah’ (longhouse chiefs), must undergo vetting by the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) before being approved by the state government. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said the requirement is aimed at ensuring community leaders
BALAI RINGIN: A total of 150 former members of the now-defunct Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) from three villages here have applied to join Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), signalling a significant grassroots shift in the constituency. The members, from Kampung Munggu Demam, Kampung Kesindu Jaya and Kampung Lemujong, submitted their application
KOTA PADAWAN: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will roll out a special “Pay Assessment Rates and Win” lucky draw offering prizes worth RM20,000 to encourage ratepayers to settle their 2026 assessment rates promptly. In a statement issued on Thursday, MPP said the incentive programme is open to property owners and
KUCHING: AFFIN Group’s FY2025 profit before tax rose 7.8 per cent to a record RM755.7 million. Its President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, said AFFIN delivered a record FY2025 performance, supported by its highest-ever net income and improved asset quality. AFFIN reported profit before taxation (PBT)
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a breaking of fast ceremony with community leaders and members of the public on Thursday. The event took place at the Satria Pertiwi Complex, where Abang Johari joined guests for the breaking of fast, followed by Maghrib, Isyak and
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will collaborate with Sarawak-born multi-instrumentalist, Belle Sisoski, in a genre-blending concert at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP), KLCC, on April 11, as part of efforts to broaden its audience and explore new musical directions. The concert, scheduled for 8 pm, will bring together orchestral
KUCHING: Well-known local charitable organisation, Hope Place, has received essential supplies worth RM10,000 from long-time benefactor, Kelly Group, to aid vulnerable communities. The contribution included special milk supplements, adult diapers and children’s milk powder, presented by group leader, Lau Hong Eng, to founder, Kelvin Wan, at their office along Nanas
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KUCHING: The Creative Sewing Special Certificate Unit of Kolej Komuniti Kuching (KKKG) has taken proactive steps to strengthen soft skills among special needs students through its Daily Independence and Communication Programme held at India Street here today. The programme, involving Semester Three students, aimed to enhance effective interaction and communication
