60 from Kakus receive MRP grants totalling RM1.331mil
KUCHING: A total of 60 recipients consisting of village development and security committees (JKKKs), non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations from Kakus receive a total of RM1.331mil in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants. Aid was also given to JKKK Rh Jungan, Tamin that was destroyed in a fire last August. “Each year, approximately RM3mil or […]
Borneo Cultures Museum benchmark for other museums
The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) is now seen as a benchmark for other museums in Malaysia, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The museum, which was opened to the public on March 9, has received overwhelming response and the feedback from visitors has been very positive […]
Rise in drug abuse among youths a concern
AS of the third quarter of 2022, a total of 6,665 youths have been reported to be involved in drug abuse, according to Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) statistics. Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed that in 2022, a total of 670 commercial cases involved youths, according to […]
Manifesto shows commitment to anak Sarawak
BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA KUCHING: Local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have applauded the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) manifesto for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). The well-rounded and people-centric manifesto is inclusive and covers all strata of Sarawak society, they said. Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions president Datuk Richard Wee said […]
Ethnic NGOs to host Sarawak Cultural Arts Festival
MIRI: A total of 17 ethnic group associations in Miri division are to host the Sarawak Cultural Arts Festival slated to be held from Dec 10 to 11 this year. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said that the two-day event would be held at Miri Civic Centre featuring the cultures of the various local […]
Grants totalling RM727,000 disbursed to 71 NGOs
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin on Sunday disbursed Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM727,000 to 71 social, youth, sports, educational, religious and school’s Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). Lee, who is also Senadin assemblyman, also disbursed one Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) cheque to Miri Chinese Charitable Trust Board for its […]
NGOs urged to help provide palliative care
SIBU: More palliative care services should be provided for the growing population here, said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting. Ting noted that previously when the local people wanted medical care, they had to go seek treatment either in Kuching or Kuala Lumpur. “Now we are expecting more health services coming to Sibu. We […]
NGOs urged to submit proposal on areas to carry out advocacy for breast cancer awareness programmes
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to submit their proposal to the government on areas where to carry out their advocacy for their breast cancer awareness program. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made this call at the Pink Charity Run here today. “The government has some allocation for […]
MRP grants for 19 NGOs, JKKKs in Tanjung Datu
LUNDU: Nineteen non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and stalls received minor rural project (MRP) grants worth RM110,000. Tanjong Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Pehin Sri Adenan said that the grants were allocated to be used for the NGOs and JKKKs to carry out activities and to help the hawkers in the area […]
NGO lends help to two elderly individuals
KUCHING: The Hope Place Kuching today made a move by reaching out to two elderly persons who were abandoned and living alone. This was part of their efforts to help the B40 underprivileged community. In a statement today, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) said their representatives made their first visit to one Fatimah Jaafar at Kampung […]