Saturday, 28 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Bigger budget will help establish children’s department

LUNDU: Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is counting on a bigger budget allocation to, among others, set up a children’s department to especially care for the welfare of children. She said for the ministry to focus on managing programmes for children, it would be

Rotary Club project brings joy to local school

PADAWAN: The Rotary Embrace Gen Alpha service project by Rotary Club of Kuching Unity City benefited SK Saint Bernard Sadir here on yesterday (Feb 10). Students and teachers received donated items that brought them delight and gratitude, such as eye supplements, deworming medications and sanitary pads. Donated by Anna Cake

Nancy eyes more MyKasih Kapital beneficiaries in Sarawak

LUNDU: Federal Women, Family and Community Development (KWPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has set a target of 2,000 MyKasih Kapital beneficiaries under the Wanita Bangkit@KWPKM entrepreneurship programme as part of her 100-day key performance indicators (KPIs). She said thus far 800 beneficiaries had joined the programme in Sarawak and

New Kg Kudei Dunggun bridge construction to begin this month

KUCHING: Construction works on the new bridge for Kampung Kudei Dunggun which will begin this month, will benefit residents of 168 houses in the area. A political secretary to the premier, Abdul Samat Gany, was present today (Feb 10) to witness the handing over of the project by the Public

Education system must adapt to changes: MP

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak educational system must be adaptable and be prepared to change to remain relevant. Sri Aman Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said the role of educators has significantly altered and is now more centred on academic significance to educate pupils to become future

Get in touch with service centre for aid, rep tells schools

BINTULU: Schools facing problems regarding infrastructure facilities have been urged to contact their local representative’s service centre. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said he will help improve the facilities for a better teaching and learning environment. He gave the assurance after inspecting and handing over a completed Rural

MADANI Malaysia should benefit Sarawakians too: Nancy

LUNDU: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri wants MADANI Malaysia to benefit everyone, including the people of Sarawak. The federal Women, Family and Community Development minister told members of the public yesterday (Feb 5) that they must always work together and remain united take on challenges that might come their way. Nancy

Reduced allowance will be a challenge for MPs, says Nanta

KUCHING: The government’s decision to reduce the development allowance for members of parliament (MPs) will be a challenge for representatives of rural constituencies to finance programmes and activities. Kapit MP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said most constituencies in the hinterlands of Sarawak are highly dependent on MPs’ development allocations. 

Women can play bigger role in economy

KAPIT: Women are still under-represented in the country’s economy and Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who pointed this out wants something done about it. He believes the Sarawak United National Youth Association (Saberkas) can play a bigger role in contributing to boosting women’s participation in the economy. Saberkas’

Reduced allowance pushes reps to properly implement actual spending

KUCHING: The reduction in the parliamentarian’s development allowance will encourage in-depth surveys to provide solutions to issues in each area. The founder of the Independent Council of Natives (ICON) Bill Jugah, said such a measure prompts the members of Parliament (MPs) to appropriately effectuate actual financing that goes to targeted segments