Industry-based Bintulu hosts palliative care conference
BINTULU: Bintulu has the potential to also become an educational hub besides being an industrial town. According to the Premier’s Political Secretary, Angelie Stephen Raja, the town encompasses diverse sectors such as oil and gas, shipping, energy, bio-industry, heavy metals, palm oil, timber, and healthcare. And significantly, the inaugural Palliative Care Conference 2023 is also […]
State all for more international sports events
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is encouraging local sports associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to organise more international events in the state. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this is to enhance the development agenda and elevate the status of local sports. “As you can see, Sarawak is the […]
Wishesland expands to Selangor, supports Cerebral Palsy
KUCHING: Wishesland, a non-profit organisation (NGO) is expanding to West Malaysia by opening its first branch in Selangor. The founder and president of Wishesland, Chi Poh Yung said that recently the Malaysian Registrar of Society approved Wishesland’s application to set up Wishesland Selangor. “We are pleased that our application was approved by the Registrar of […]
Provision of rural funds to support youth devt
BINTULU: Programmes and activities organised by sports clubs, associations, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will continue to be supported, especially for the benefit of the youth. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said that one of the contributions is the provision of funds or grants through the Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocated by the Sarawak […]
Hope Place extends aid to nonagenarian and family
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Hope Place, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), has extended its support to a 90-year-old man residing here after being alerted to his situation by a compassionate individual. Jong Sze Khin, the nonagenarian, lives with his two adult children at Jalan Tangga Bypass Serian. Despite his relatively good physical appearance for his […]
NGOs in Serian receive special contribution from rep
SERIAN: A total of RM223,200 has been given to 21 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here to support the various activities that each of the organisations manages. Present to hand over the special contribution at Leort Cottage in Kampung Pichin was Serian Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. This is Riot’s third round of financial support […]
Resilient single mothers honoured
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching is dedicating Mother’s Day celebration to single mothers, honouring their love and sacrifice with utmost respect. The charitable non-governmental organization (NGO) is currently providing essential food and household necessities to 55 underprivileged single mothers. Among them is Lina Mengiring, a 41-year-old residing in Bandar Baru Samariang with her four children. Lina’s […]
Assemblyman praises role of NGOs in Saratok
SARATOK: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Indai Tai Fitness Club (ITFC) deserves praise as they are able to promote a healthy lifestyle among the community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the national morbidity survey conducted several years ago reported that as many as 1.7 million Malaysians were at risk of developing high blood […]
NGOs in Mulu receive RM267,600 in MRP grants
MULU: A total of 26 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received minor rural project (MRP) grants totalling RM267,600 from the state constituency assemblyman. Its assemblyman, who is also the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, hoped that each recipient used the grant wisely for their respective organisation. “I […]
MRP grants from MP for NGOs, JKKKs
LUNDU: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) in Lundu have received the minor rural project (MRP) grants here. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri presented the grants during the Program Kembara Masjid dan Surau held at Darul Iman Mosque, Kampung Sileng Melayu on Saturday (Apr 8). […]