Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Mosque in Kpg Sejingkat receives MRP grant

KUCHING: The Darul Ehsan Mosque in Kampung Sejingkat received a contribution of RM 4,000 as part of the minor rural project (MRP) Phase 1 here. The federal Minister for Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, a member of parliament (MP) for Santubong, presented the grant. As part of the

Kpg Bintawa Ulu’s folks get surau, educational contributions

KUCHING: Surau Darul Taqwa in Kampung Bintawa Ulu here has received a contribution of RM6,000 for its minor rural project (MRP) Phase 1. The assistance was distributed among the surau’s village security and development committee (JKKK) by Santubong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri today (April 7). Additionally, a separate

New entrance road to longhouses, school to be built in Bintangor

BINTANGOR: A total of RM280,000 from the rural transformation Programme (RTP) fund of the Semop state constituency has been allocated to build a new entrance road to Rumah Bisa, Rumah Bennet, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Sian Bintangor. A symbolic handing over ceremony of the project site was officiated by the assistant

Certified integrity officers deployed to ensure good governance

SERIAN: The Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (UNIONS) has deployed 166 Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) to various posts, departments, and government-affiliated businesses. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Juanda Jaya said that this step is to ensure that integrity, transparency, and good governance will continue

Promoting integrity to curb corruption

SERIAN: Corruption is a critical issue that requires systematic and comprehensive handling, said Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) stressed that such a circumstance could potentially trigger a significant escalation in capital and developmental costs for any implemented programmes or projects,

Mosques important feature in Muslims’ way of life: Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Mosque and suraus are the vital cornerstone of the Muslim community, said Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The former de facto law minister said that during his tenure as Santubong Member of Parliament (MP) he made it a point to build at least one place of worship in

UKAS, JKKK in Serian host Ramadan event

SERIAN: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), in collaboration with the village security and development committee (JKKK) of Kampung Hulu, hosted the Ziarah UKAS Semarak Ramadan 2023 programme here last night (March 31). Present to preside over the ceremony was Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. It was also attended by

YKN, Alliance Bank bring smiles to underprivileged kids in Tanjong Datu

LUNDU: The Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), in collaboration with Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, brought smiles to underprivileged children with a Hari Raya clothing shopping spree today. Fifty children from the Tanjong Datu state constituency were chosen to participate in today’s programme, called Sumbangan Asnaf P193 Santubong.  They were earlier selected through the Lundu District Education

Cooperative seeks to strengthen rural economy

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Innovative Bumiputera Sarawak Entrepreneur Cooperative (KIUB) Sarawak Berhad is set to strengthen the development of the rural economy and entrepreneurs. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang commended KIUB for its efforts in generating potential for change in the surrounding communities.

STOLport: Bebuling progressing, Bukit Mabong on hold

SPAOH: Construction work on the Bebuling Short Take-off and Landing Airport (Bebuling STOLport) project is progressing well according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah. But he said another, the Bukit Mabong STOLport project, has been put on hold. During a visit to several major projects here, Uggah expressed his