KUCHING: Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) chairperson Manjeet Kaur Sidhu hopes that the Sarawak government will focus more on infrastructure and education, now that the latter has collected its highest revenue ever. “In terms of infrastructure, I think Sarawak needs to construct better roads and utilities for its future endeavours,”
KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has welcomed the government’s initiative in aiding selected groups for the Unity Package Fixed Internet Broadband. In line with the Malaysia Madani concept, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil recently announced the package to ease the cost
KUCHING: Sarawak has the most number of housewives who have contributed to the Housewife Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) since its launching. In stating this, Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said 40,298 Sarawakian housewives had registered themselves under the Kasih Suri Keluarga Malaysia. “In
KUCHING: Financial consultants CBS Tax Master Sdn Bhd donated RM12,000 worth of daily necessities to Wishesland Kuching, a non-profit non-governmental organisation (NGO). The items include rice, pampers, milk powders, biscuits and baby wipes. Wishesland provides an avenue for counselling services, rehabilitation and consolidation treatment to children and adults with cerebral
KUCHING: The Keusahawanan Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM Programme is expected to help 10,000 women nationwide by the end of this year. In stating this, Women, Family and Community Development Federal Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri disclosed that thus far, a total of 15,370 women have benefited from the help of the programme
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) machinery is called to continue their excellent service to serve the people despite their big wins in the last election. In stating this, Petra Jaya Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that having a big win means that the party is given
BETONG: The Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) transmission line project is essential to providing a more stable supply of energy in Betong. According to Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, with the completion of the construction of the sub-station in Serudit, the reliability of the
KAPIT: The issue of employment of teachers in rural areas will be addressed, said Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. In stating this, the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) assured that he will try to find a solution for such issues, including in the Kapit district.
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii appealed to the state government and the premier to reconsider their plans to erect the country’s highest flagpole in Petra Jaya. “It is reported that the flagpole is being erected to mark Sarawak’s achievements in regaining its rights and privileges under the Malaysia Agreement
KUCHING: All long-term timber licensees in Sarawak will be fully certified by 2025 to ensure strict adherence to forest management requirements. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said as the timber industry is an economic sector to the state, it is vital for Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation
