KUCHING: Third-generation individuals not born in Sarawak are ineligible to receive assistance from the state government as they are not considered Sarawak citizens, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim explained that parents (first generation) who give birth to their children (second generation) outside of Sarawak
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has disbursed more than RM400 million since its establishment in 2017, supporting Sarawak’s diverse religious communities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the establishment of UNIFOR and its significant allocation in the state budget reflects the Sarawak Government’s commitment to
TATAU: Under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state government is committed to addressing its people’ needs. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said the government is always prepared to meet public needs through the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) and Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants.
TEBEDU: A total of 211 Native Customary Rights (NCR) land lots, covering an area of 17.27 hectares in Kampung Bunan Punok will be surveyed by the Land and Survey Department (LSD) starting June 5. Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben urged the residents affected by the survey to cooperate fully with
TATAU: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) is intensifying efforts to monitor community concerns regarding various emerging issues in their areas. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information & UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol identified five main issues currently affecting the public. These include telecommunications, vandalism, and water
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar received a courtesy visit from Shell Malaysia led by its Country Chair and senior vice president of Upstream Siti Hurrairah Sulaiman at the Astana on Friday. Siti Hurrairah, who hails from Kuching, is the first woman to hold
PADAWAN: A total of 44 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) and Church Associations in the Mambong constituency have received Special Project Grants totalling RM1,112,800. The grant presentation ceremony was officiated by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil during a Community Leader Meeting at the Padawan Sub-District office on
KUCHING: Over 1,000 people gathered for the opening night of the state level Gawai Dayak Bazaar 2024 at MJC New Township, Batu Kawa here on Thursday night. The bazaar featured a variety of food, drinks, crafts, traditional and modern clothing, and will run for 10 days until May 26. The
BINTANGOR: After a lengthy wait of nine years for Yong Jia Ping and six years for Michael Lai, their quest for Malaysian citizenship approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has reached a successful conclusion. Yong submitted the application in 2015, followed by Lai in 2018, both of which
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Cultural Night in conjunction with the Samarahan Food and Culture Festival (SFCF) held from May 10 – 19 at Aiman Mall continues with the reality show ‘Samarahan Got Talent’ Little Stars on Tuesday. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos was present to witness the