DALAT: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring the welfare of senior citizens in the state is always safeguarded. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the establishment of the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) is one of the government’s initiatives to strengthen
MUKAH: A total of 93 people participated in a Pre-Marriage Course organised by the Department of Commerce through its Training and Continuing Education Unit (ULPL), in collaboration with the Islamic Religious Department of Sarawak (JAIS) Mukah Branch, recently. The two-day course was held at the Main Lecture Hall of Mukah
MUKAH: Entrepreneurship requires not only knowledge and skills but also values and ethics. Tellian Assemblyman, Royston Valentine, said that young entrepreneurs must be educated on integrity, social responsibility, and sound decision-making. “These values and ethics are the main keys to ensuring long-term business sustainability,” he said. He said this in
DALAT: A total of 38 homes here received assistance for home repairs under the Minor Rural Projects-Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (MRP-PPRMS) Phase 1 for 2025. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the total allocation for the MRP-PPRMS in this area amounts to
OYA: Educational aid extended to children pursuing higher education can help ease the financial burden on parents. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said such support serves as a long-term investment in the children’s future. “This is because, upon completing their studies,
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine praised PETRONAS’ efforts in sparking students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through STEM-based programmes. He said such efforts are crucial, as STEM education plays a vital role in developing a skilled society in these fields. “In addition, it prepares a high-quality workforce
MUKAH: The Tuberculosis (TB) Run programme and One Hour Malaysia Clean Up Beach Plogging Day are among efforts to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Balingian Assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, said several focus areas within the SDG framework were taken into account in these programmes. “Among them
MUKAH: Deputy Minister of Economy and Member of Parliament for Mukah, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, recently handed over grants amounting to RM252,000 to recipients in the Mukah parliamentary constituency. According to Hanifah, the allocation was provided by the Sarawak Government and channeled through the Minor Rural Projects (MRP) Phase II
MUKAH: The installation project for smart traffic lights at the four-way junction of Jalan Wawasan/Jalan Setia 2 here is expected to be completed by November this year. Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine, said the project, valued at more than RM2 million, is under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The main objective
BALINGIAN: The 2025 Balingian Bederun Festival, which is full of cultural content, traditional sports and local economic activities, will enliven the town of Balingian from Sept 5 to 7. Balingian Melanau Generation Association president and organizing committee co-chairman Hafizzul Abdul Halim said the festival is an iconic Balingian event. “This