Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

RM43,050 in aid distributed during Kuala Rajang Ramadan Tour

SARIKEI: A total of RM43,050 in financial aid was distributed to 861 recipients, alongside land rental payments for participants of an experimental rice planting scheme, during the Majlis Jelajah Ramadan DUN Kuala Rajang at Kampung Rajang here recently. Seventeen landowners and participants of the scheme at Sungai Bapak, Kampung Rajang,

Effective leadership vital in raising public awareness about drug abuse

BALINGIAN: Effective leadership plays a crucial role in raising awareness about drug abuse while fostering community development and well-being. Balingian state assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, emphasised this during the KMKK (Community Leaders and Village Chiefs) Appointment and Extension Certificate Presentation Ceremony at the Balingian Sub-District Office yesterday. He highlighted the

Financial aid, land rental distributed during Kuala Rajang Ramadan outreach

SARIKEI: A total of RM43,050 in financial aid was distributed to 861 recipients, alongside land rental payments for participants of an experimental rice planting scheme, during the Majlis Jelajah Ramadan DUN Kuala Rajang at Kampung Rajang on Mar 7. Seventeen landowners and participants of the scheme at Sungai Bapak, Kampung

Armed forces main recipient of Raya goodies

KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) remains the primary recipient of the Sumbangsih Raya contributions, receiving 4,500 out of the 12,000 allocated packs this year. ATM was also the first organisation to receive the aid when the programme was introduced 35 years ago and has continued to benefit from it

JCI Kuching receives RM20,000 for its projects from Rentap

KUCHING: Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has announced RM20,000 for Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kuching’s projects. Officiating at the Kuching JCI’s 70th Installation and Award Banquet at Theatre Hotel here last night (Feb 9), Rentap thanked the organisation for its support during the SUKMA

Mayor’s outstanding contributions earn him JCI Senatorship

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng received the prestigious Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senatorship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to leadership development and community service. The lifetime honour was presented to him during the 70th JCI Kuching Installation and Awards Night at Theatre Hotel,

CUEPACS Sarawak embraces more traditional approach to ‘bubur pedas’ programme

KUCHING: The Congress of Union of Employess in the Public and Civil Services Malaysia (CUEPACS) Sarawak launched its annual ‘Ihya Ramadan Bubur Pedas’ programme here today. The initiative, officiated by Sarawak Deputy Federal Secretary, Mohamad Anuardi Hajani, aims to foster social harmony while preserving the State’s rich cultural heritage. Organised

Kapitans bring festive cheer to the underprivileged

KUCHING: In a bid to support the less fortunate ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, community leaders have distributed new ‘baju raya’ and essential supplies to underprivileged individuals. The initiative aims to ensure that those facing hardship can celebrate the festive season with dignity. The recipients, currently housed in a shelter

Unity, tolerance key to harmony

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) has reiterated its call for all Malaysians to embrace unity, respect, and understanding, particularly in matters of religious beliefs, customs, and traditions. YPS chief executive Datuk Aloysius Dris echoed Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Dagang’s recent remarks on the need to curb religious provocation