PADAWAN: After spending numerous years incarcerated, Mervin Renggu now embarks on a journey of redemption. The 49-year-old was interviewed by the New Sarawak Tribune during the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) at Puncak Borneo Prison yesterday (April 4). During the program, designed to aid the reintegration of former inmates into
PADAWAN: The Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) in Sarawak has demonstrated positive effectiveness in reducing the recidivism rate or instances of repeated crimes. According to Deputy Commissioner of Prison Teyun Thiam Eim, the Sarawak Prison Director, a total of 1,714 inmates have been selected for the programme since 2020. Out
PADAWAN: A total of 85 individuals have been released from prisons across Sarawak under the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) Ihsan’Madani—’ Kepulangan Yang Dinanti’, with the implementation of the ‘Orang Bebas Berlesen’ (OBB) programme. This nationwide initiative also saw the release of 30 individuals from Puncak Borneo Prison. Teyun Thiam
SEBUYAU: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes bring corporate organisations closer to the community, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He said they go beyond the usual activities of a corporate organisation and involve efforts such as communal activities. The Sebuyau assemblyman, who was present during the ‘Siney Siney’ PETROS
KUCHING: Medan Niaga Satok is gearing up to host the ‘Semarak Syawal Agro Madani’ sale, organised by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry in collaboration with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). Scheduled to take place from April 8 to 9, FAMA Sarawak invites locals to partake in this event from
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM70,000 through the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) for the construction of four new homes to aid families affected by the fire in Kampung Haji Baki on March 22. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance is
KUCHING: A group of 40 trainees from the Sri Satok community-based rehabilitation centre (PPDK) were treated to Eid cheer by Premier’s wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang at Mydin Tunku Vista here today. The occasion marked the annual ‘Gaya Pagi Raya’ programme, organised by the centre, wherein trainees
MIRI: The Sarawak government remains committed to boosting the state’s revenue to drive additional development projects aimed at upgrading facilities and infrastructure across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such efforts are aimed at benefiting the people by accelerating development and the economy
MIRI: The state government has set aside RM1.08 billion to upgrade outdated water supply infrastructure, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. With nearly 90 percent of the state already served by water supply systems, he stressed that the focus now shifts to replacing outdated pipelines to
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki distributed Hari Raya donations to 15 asnaf and two persons with disabilities (OKU) as part of his annual Ramadan outreach programme yesterday. The donation was presented in simple ceremony at Surau Darul Ihsan, Kampung Kudei Baru. During the ceremony, Ibrahim also presented grants to
