Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Uplifting rural socio-economy through PROSPEK

KUCHING: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has implemented several projects under its Integrated Village Economic Development Project (PROSPEK) in the Matu District. The development and economic activities are expected to provide opportunities for the local population, especially the underprivileged, to improve their income and well-being. KKDW Sarawak

RM2,000 incentive eases civil servants’ burden

MUKAH: The Budget 2024 brings a sigh of relief for civil servants, offering a one-time incentive of RM2,000. Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) president Datuk Adnan Mat thanked the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for this gesture. “We had asked for this

Playing sports for healthier life

MUKAH: Sports are not just games but a way to keep us healthy. Politeknik Mukah (PMU) director Hisamudin Mohd Tamim, said that good health is key for a successful society. “Through sports activities, it directly contributes to better mental health. “It’s no surprise that the government places emphasis on the

Work visit to project site

MUKAH: Chairman of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Abdul Yakub Arbi paid a visit to the site of the “Rumah Mampu Milik” (RMM) Taman Mutiara Indah Phase Two project, here recently. At the same time, this visit was joined by Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine and HDC officers. The visit was

Surau building project fully completed 

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SARIKEI: The Darul Huda Surau New Building Project here, costing RM500,000, has been fully completed. According to Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh, this surau is one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) which started in December 2022. “Of course, this

HDC chairman inspects housing projects

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY DALAT: Sarawak Housing Development Corporation (HDC) chairman Abdul Yakub Arbi inspected the Spektra Permata Housing Project (RSP) under the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) here on Thursday. The inspection visit also included checks on 72 units of affordable housing in Tian and Igan.  Abdul Yakub, who

Making it easier for parents soon

KUCHING: The gravel road repair project in Kampung Sungai Kut Muara, which is nearing completion, will make it easier for parents to sending their children to school. According to the Dalat Service Centre representative, Sait Seman, the road is prone to flooding during high tides or the rainy season. “We

Attracting more tourists to Limbang

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY LIMBANG: The government is committed to attract more tourists to Limbang District. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that all parties in this district are working towards that goal. “This involves the Resident and District Office as well as the Limbang Tourism Board.

Education agenda focuses on producing human capital

MUKAH: The Sarawak government emphasises education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to produce human capital that will drive Sarawak as a developed and high-income state by 2030. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said that the state government gives priority and large allocations in the education