KOTA SAMARAHAN: Abang Ismawi Abang Ali has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) for the 2025-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Peter Minos. Abang Ismawi, who previously served as MPKS Deputy Chairman, took his oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony officiated by Deputy Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak has allocated over RM14 million under the Special Assistance for Kidney Patients (BKPBP) programme since its implementation in 2020 until January 31 this year. Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the total allocation covers 812 applications. “There have been
KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to provide assistance to kidney patients, regardless of whether they seek treatment at government hospitals, private hospitals, or non-governmental organisation (NGO) dialysis centres. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that due to limited capacity at government dialysis centres,
KUCHING: Flood victims who need help to clean up their houses have been urged to contact the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat or Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the initiative is one of the efforts to ease the burden of flood
KUCHING: The public, especially residents living in areas at risk of flooding, have been urged to register at temporary relief centres (PPS) to ensure no one is left behind should evacuation becomes necessary. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that this important so that no victims are left
KUCHING: The new bridge for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system at Sungai Kuap is slated for completion by mid-2026, paving the way for the phased opening of the Blue Line-Package 1 in the same year. Sarawak Metro Chief Executive Officer Mazli Mustaffa said the bridge’s completion is critical to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), Datuk Rubiah Wang, has emphasised that the Kasih MADANI initiative will be implemented in various forms by 2025. As an initial contribution, she revealed that the aid distribution of MADANI devices is the first programme to be implemented based on
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has announced plans to upgrade the Pengajian Islam Kelas Agama Dewasa MIS Certificate to a diploma level by adding training examinations and introducing an industrial training syllabus. MIS president Datuk Misnu Taha said this matter would be discussed in more detail with the Malaysian
KUCHING: The organisation of religious events like Quran recitals encourages Muslims to continuously seek knowledge, study, analyse and utilise their intellect effectively. Especially in advancing the modernisation of the world, which is now entering a technological era. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government to committed to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Additional space is being sought at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Binyu to ensure students from SK Tanjung Bako, who are temporarily studying at the school, are comfortable there. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, stated that an application would be submitted to the Ministry of Education (MoE) by early
