SERIAN: Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sindang Bada has proposed the establishment of a Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) in the constituency. Dr Sindang said the facility was needed to better assist the underprivileged, particularly the elderly population. “The Social Welfare Department (JKM) should study the number of people in Tebedu
KUCHING: A total of RM7.6 million has been allocated by the Sarawak Department of Social Welfare (JKM) for the benefit of 7,656 recipients in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Charity Event (TBC) 2024 in the state. Deputy Minister for Women, Children, and Community Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said
KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 3,000 people are expected to join the Poco-Poco Marathon 2024, scheduled for Feb 3, in an effort to get into the Malaysian Book Of Records. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos, said the programme will take place at Samarahan Square, adjacent to MPKS,
A UNIQUE border market featuring traders from two different countries, Serikin Market, is a household name in this neck of the woods. Straddling the Sarawak-Indonesia border, the longest border market in the country has gained quite a reputation as a shopping paradise for locals and tourists alike. Indeed, a visit
KUCHING: Even though she embraced Islam more than four years ago, 28-year-old Anna Frincus continues the tradition of celebrating Christmas and Gawai with her family in Sri Aman every year. The mother of one admits to always being excited and happy to celebrate these festivities with her non-Muslim family. “Every
KUCHING: Being prepared to face any disaster should become a culture among the people, especially as the country enters the Northeast Monsoon season, which typically starts in mid-November and lasts until March. Sarawak’s Federal Secretary Datuk Ahmad Nadzri said this is crucial so that all levels of the community will