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RM20,000 grant for community development

PADAWAN: A Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant, amounting to RM20,000, has been approved for the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Bowang. State Transport Deputy Minister and Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil announced this when officiating at the Women’s Bureau and Youth Club of Kampung Bowang on

Rain fails to dampen spirit of Christmas procession participants

KUCHING: The persistent downpour failed to dampen the fervour of the enthusiastic crowd during the Christmas parade in Kota Sentosa last night where eight festively adorned cars paraded through the lively streets, spreading joy and merriment. The procession followed a picturesque route from Dewan Perniagaan Mile 7, winding through Old Airport

Delayed project: Uggah give assurance; three more coming

DALAT: Significant development is on the cards for the constituency with three key projects now in the design phase and another which has been hit by delays. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said an allocation of RM90.5 mil has been approved for the construction of the Kampung Medong

Mass wedding unique experience for couple

KUCHING: Some dream of grand and elaborate wedding ceremonies while others aspire for a simple yet meaningful one. But for Ali Padel and Suriyani Suib, their solemnisation was unique — it was attended by a minister and other prominent figures at the ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023’ event. Participating in the

School’s flood mitigation project done ahead of schedule

SARIKEI: The flood mitigation project at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Meradong, valued at RM147,915, has been completed ahead of schedule. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, in a statement, said the Sarikei Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) executed the project, which included cleaning and dredging a 980-metre long ditch.

Law also protects you, Nancy assures abused men

KUCHING: Men are a little reluctant when it comes to reporting instances of domestic abuse or sexual harassment against them. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri who said the Domestic Violence Act 1994 (Act 521) gives equal protection to men and women lamented that this is

Boosting birth rate to reach 46mil by 2071

KUCHING: The ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023’ programme will be expanded to boost the birth rate, aiming to achieve a population of 46 million in the country by 2071. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that this initiative is crucial due to a significant decline in

30 newlyweds celebrated in mass solemnisation ceremony

KUCHING: A total of 30 newlyweds were celebrated in a mass solemnisation ceremony held at Darul Hana Kuching Mosque. The event, named ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023,’ was graced by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Expressing joy on behalf of the parents, she said welcoming new

Kuching police successfully thwart 81pct of cable theft cases

KUCHING: The Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD) achieved an 81 per cent success rate in thwarting Telekom Malaysia (TM) Berhad cable theft cases out of the 21 reported incidents in the district last year, involving a total loss of RM210,000. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 17 cases were successfully

Significant increase in phone scams

KUCHING: The number of reported phone scams in the district has increased by 191 cases compared to last year. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah revealed alarming statistics for the year 2023, reporting 556 cases with an estimated loss of RM29 million in Kuching district. He said this was a