TATAU: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM128,000 were distributed to 15 Village Safety and Development Committees (JKKK) and a Parent-Teacher Association here on Tuesday (Oct 25). Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol handed over the cheques at the Tatau District Office. “This grant is to help the JKKK carry
BINTULU: The Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network is now providing high-speed internet to residents in 63 longhouses in the Sebauh district. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the project, the idea of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was highlighted in 2018
BINTULU: All parties be it the government, producers and consumers have a role to play in ensuring food consumed is safe. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this is because food is more than just a source of energy for survival. It is also a reflection
BINTULU: Consumption of balanced and nutritious food needs to be given serious attention. Bintulu Divisional Health Officer, Dr Melvin Chung Hsien Liang said although the symptoms and effects of unhealthy eating habits do not appear immediately, the tendency of these habits can lead to non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD). This, he
SUNGAI ASAP (Belaga): Deputy Minister of Finance Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah is confident Malaysia will not go bankrupt like Sri Lanka because the country’s economic growth is much stronger. In rejecting rumours circulating on Malaysian social media, he said that the country still has room to borrow. In fact,
SUNGAI ASAP (BELAGA): Budget 2023 will continue to focus on the people’s welfare agenda, especially in terms of income and social protection. Deputy Minister of Finance Datuk Indera Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah said the budget proposals which will tabled on Oct 7 is themed ‘Strengthening Recovery, Facilitating Reforms Towards Sustainable
TATAU: Every newly built longhouse must have safety features and fire extinguishers, said Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said such measures would help to prevent longhouse fires. “Building a new longhouse requires careful planning including the need to look at the safety aspects. “In the
BINTULU: Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) assistant general manager (Corporate Services) Hasiah Morshidi led the list of 39 recipients who received their letters of appointment for promotion and appointment to permanent positions yesterday. The brief ceremony of handing over the appointment letters was officiated by BDA deputy chairman, Datuk Haidar Khan
BINTULU: Fire victims at Rumah Jungan Gerang, Batu 36, Jalan Sibu-Selangau, are still receiving assistance from various parties. Today Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol handed a RM10,000 contribution to the affected victims. The gesture is intended to help reduce some of the burden on those who lost their homes and
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport has agreed to repair the damage to the pier at the Sarawak River Board Passenger Terminal (LSS) to ensure the safety of ferry users, passengers and river taxi operators. Its minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the work to repair the jetty would start