Local community comes together to donate blood
KUCHING: The ‘Be A Hero – Blood Drive and Charity Fest’ turned SJK Chung Hua No. 5 into a lively centre of compassion as the local community came together, not just to talk about change but to walk the talk. A total of 60 blood donors helped replenish the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank, which […]
Use funds for benefit of community
TATAU: Recipients of Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds are advised to manage the allocation prudently for the benefit of the local community. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department and Kakus assemblyman Datuk Sri John Sikie Tayai reminded the recipients that the grants approved by the Sarawak government should be for the benefit of the local […]
Upgraded drainage to improve lives of residents
SIMANGGANG: The project to upgrade the drainage system at Rumah James Tekat Ranggie is expected to bring significant benefits to the local community, particularly in reducing the risk of flooding. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development cum Simanggang assemblyman, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, the project, with an approved ceiling cost of […]
Collaboration to enhance technical education
KUCHING: In a bid to empower the local community and strengthen technical education, Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) has initiated a collaborative effort with Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEX) Lundu. This partnership aims to address pressing issues such as reducing school dropout rates and encouraging Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates to pursue higher education. […]
Cultural extravaganza boosts local economy
TATAU: The 2024 Tatau Festival is poised to bring in an estimated income of around RM4 to RM5 million to the local economy. In the words of the Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Sri John Sikie Tayai, the significance of the event in bolstering and nurturing the local community’s economy, and how this […]
National Day bash exudes harmony and unity
KUCHING: The National Day 2024 celebration at Kampung Sungai Lajim, also known as Kampung No. 5, was marked by enthusiasm and a distinct charm that highlighted the harmony and unity within the local community. This year’s celebration was thoughtfully planned to include all age groups, from children to the elderly, with a range of engaging […]
RM55 mln approved for Suba – Bau road
BAU: Good news for the local community here. The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM55 million for the construction of a new road from Kampung Suba Buan and Kampung Suba leading to Bau town. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he has directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to […]
Nine development projects worth RM1.09mil for Serian
BY SYAMIMI HUSNA SERIAN: A total of nine projects worth RM1.09 million have been, are being, and will be implemented around Serian, benefiting the local community. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said that all these projects are funded by the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) and carried out by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage […]
MPC opens facilities to local community
KUCHING: Demak Laut Industrial community can now utilise Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak’s office facilities. According to the statement by the MPC, this initiative is dedicated to maximising the use of its government assets and significantly benefit the local area by optimising public asset used. It stated that the facilities offered include seminar and training […]
Bintulu Port initiative reaches out to local community
BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (Bintulu Port) hosted the third series of the ‘Bintulu Port KomunitiKu Sayang’ programme at Kampung Uma Sambop, Batu Pilau, here on June 28-29. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at strengthening ties with the local community through various beneficial activities. One of the main objectives of this programme was […]