Author: Famas

Katibas Bridge now opens to the public

KAPIT: Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi inspected the newly completed Katibas Bridge last Friday. The bridge is a vital link to Kapit, Song, Sibu and other major towns in the state. Nanta was accompanied during the site inspection by Kapit District Officer, Elvis Didit,

RM20k given to start Education Trust Fund

KAPIT : The Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Malaysia, Datuk Alexander NantaLinggi who is also the Member of Parliament for Kapit and the State Assemblyman for Bukit Goram, Jefferson Jamit Unyat contributed RM10,000 each totalling to RM20,000 for the setting up of Tabung Amanah Pendidikan (Education Trust Fund)

256 students in chess competition

  KAPIT: A total of 256 students are participating in the two-day state- level MSS Sarawak Chess Competition being held at SMK Kapit 2 until 5 July. Officiating at the opening ceremony yesterday was an officer from the State Education Department, Rosli Arshad. The participating divisions are Kuching, Sri Aman,

Rumah Kasaw to get RM40,000 in grants

KAPIT: Pelagus state assemblyman, Wilson Nyabong Ijang announced a RM35,000 grant for Rumah Kasaw Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) and a RM5,000 grant for the longhouse’s Women’s Bureau. He made the announcement after officiating at the ‘Ngiling Bidai’ ceremony at Kampung Genturong Sawang, Jalan Melekunto here. Speaking at the

155 organisations receive RM2.6 mln in gov’t grants

KAPIT: A total of 155 organisations have received RM2,610,700 in government grants from Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He allocated the grants to 125 village security development and development committee (JKKKs) in Baleh and 30 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local clubs and associations in Kapit

Masing presents grants worth RM2.6m to 155

KAPIT: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. James Jemut Masing who is also the Minister of Infrastructure Development and Transportation recently presented grants amounting to RM2,610,700 to 155  recipients. They comprised 125 village security development and development committees (JKKKs) and 30 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local clubs and associations

MRC Kapit lauded for its various efforts

  KAPIT: Bukit Goram Assemblyman, Jefferson Jamit Unyat when officiating at MRC Kapit World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day celebration and launching of a Flag Sale at a restaurant here last Thursday evening. “I feel that the theme for this year’s celebration ‘Everywhere For Everyone’ is relevant and timely. To continue

100 trees planted at Go Green Campaign

KAPIT: Kapit District Council (KDC) in collaboration with two other local bodies namely the Malaysian Red Crescent Kapit Chapter (MRC Kapit) and Lions Club of Kapit jointly embarked on a ‘Go Green Campaign’ to plant 100 trees along Jalan Penghulu Nyanggau from the roundabout at Jalan Selirik to the roundabout

Gathering to celebrate KDC successes and achievements

KAPIT : Kapit District Council (KDC) held a gathering to celebrate the various successes and achievements of the council and its staff recently. The gathering was held at KDC secretary Jabang Juntan’s  residence here. It was attended by Walikota of the council Philimon Nuing, deputy Walikota Councillor Lawrence Listin Baling,

KCCC donates RM50k to SJKC Hock Lam

KAPIT: Kapit Chinese Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) has finally fulfilled its pledge to assist SJKC Hock Lam for its school building fund project with their contribution of RM50,000. The presentation of the cheque ceremony was held to coincide with the KCCC 22th Office Bearers 2017 to 2018 installation and membership