Wartime memorial project gets RM51,000 contribution
KUCHING: Businessmen have contributed RM51,000 towards the proposed Nan Qiao Ji Gong Memorial project, moving the crowd-funded initiative closer to its RM500,000 target. Kuching South Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said about RM400,000 has been raised thus far. The RM51,000 contribution by the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) was presented during […]
RM700 meant as contribution formula for media associations, not journalists
KUCHING: The RM700 figure announced in the Sarawak Budget for media practitioners was intended as a formula to determine contributions to registered media associations, rather than a direct payment to individual journalists. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, said the announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan […]
SARAWAKfm holds symbolic contribution presentation for Al-Quran Tadarus Programme
KUCHING: A symbolic presentation ceremony for contributions to the SARAWAKfm Al-Quran Tadarus Programme was held as a mark of appreciation and support for agencies involved in making the annual programme a success. The ceremony was officiated by Deputy Director of Broadcasting (RTM) Sarawak, Norjihan Yahya, who represented the Director of Broadcasting (RTM) Sarawak. Her presence […]
Kim Hock Supermarket contributes school necessities to orphans
SIBU: A total of 59 orphans under the care of Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (Peryatim) at Kemuyang here received donations in the form of complete sets of school uniforms and shoes through the compassionate initiative of Kim Hock Supermarket Sibu Jaya, together with several volunteers recently. The welfare programme was also assisted by […]
Temple association receives grant of RM30,000
KUCHING: The Kuching Gong De Temple Association received a RM30,000 grant from Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Ibrahim, recognising the temple’s long-standing contributions to the community. Hamzah commended the organisers for the excellent arrangements and praised the association’s ongoing efforts, including the distribution of 56 food baskets to the needy. He highlighted that supporting temples and […]
SK Tanjung Pisang Selangking receives RM23,100 in CSR contribution
SIMUNJAN: The Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission of Malaysia (SKM) Sarawak has contributed RM23,100 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assistance to pupils of SK Tanjung Pisang Selangking to strengthen educational welfare and community development. Batang Sadong Member of Parliament and SKM Board Member, Rodiyah Sapiee, said the contribution reflects the cooperative movement’s concern for educational needs, […]
RM10,000 contribution to support silat growth
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, officiated the Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) Kuching Division Silat Arts Festival held at the Kampung Tunku Phase 2 Community Hall here today. In his address, he commended the organisation of the festival as an effort to strengthen ties among silat practitioners […]
Employers must commit to employees’ PERKESO contribution
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Employers must act responsibly by ensuring timely contributions to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to guarantee workers are protected in the event of workplace accidents. Political Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, emphasised that the recent tragic incident involving a factory worker who lost his life in […]
Malaysia contributes rice, eggplants, long beans to ‘doomsday’ vault
KUCHING: The country has successfully deposited its heritage seeds and traditional crop varieties in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV), a secure storage facility located in the Arctic region of Longyearbyen Island, Norway. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) said the facility, also known as the ‘doomsday’ vault, is situated within permafrost conditions and […]
Foundation hands over contribution to Hope Place
KUCHING: Yayasan Dhamma Vijaya ushered in 2025 with a heartfelt contribution to the less fortunate by partnering with Hope Place Kuching. The foundation donated cans of special milk powder supplements and RM2,000 in aid, emphasising its commitment to supporting marginalised individuals, including those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The contribution was handed over by Venerable […]