Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

RM974K multipurpose hall ready

KUCHING: A multipurpose hall costing RM974,000 has been constructed in Taman Yen Yen, Matang under the rural transformation programme (RTP). According to Public Works Department (PWD) civil engineer and project officer Sandra Jujane Jutim, the project was completed ahead of schedule. “Construction work started on April 16 last year and

College to better 2019 results

KUCHING: Kuching Community College will continue to produce more successful students not just in academic but also in co-curriculum and other fields. Its Technology director Fadil Aziz said the college aimed to achieve better (success) this year by motivating students so that they can excel in their academics as well

Help each other, members told

TATAU: Every committee member of Anap Muput Welfare Association must actively play an important role in helping the surrounding community, especially in providing information on relevant government agencies. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said for instance, members could collaborate with Social Welfare Department by providing

Work together for public safety

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will always try its best to solve all complaints regarding public safety, but more can be achieved with the cooperation of the local community. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang stated that the council has been actively providing its services and basic facilities for the benefit

Apply for your GTK now

KUCHING: The applications for the 2020 Special Annual Grant (GTK) worth RM5,000 for Children’s Early Education Institutions (IPAKKs) will close on Feb 28, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister urged the IPAKKs which had not applied yet to do so as

600 for global early childhood education convention

KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry will be holding its inaugural International Early Childhood Education Convention in Miri from Aug 7 to 9 this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed yesterday that the Early Childhood Development Council (MPAKS) would be in charge of

Better ART than none

KUCHING: Rail transport using Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) may be slower since it runs on roads instead of rail tracks, it is definitely much better than drivers’ frustration being stuck in a heavy traffic jam. Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng told this to New

Samarahan residents are elated

ART TRANSPORT SYSTEM   KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) welcomes the proposed Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) public transportation system which could solve traffic congestion in bustling Kota Samarahan. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the residents here are elated that the Kuching — Samarahan route has been selected for

122 rural pupils receive school aid

KAPIT: A total of 122 pupils from pre-school class to Year Six of SK Nanga Mujong in Pelagus here received stationery and school bags to begin their new school year. The ‘Back to School’ programme, organised by the Ministry of Primary Industries in collaboration with Kapit Democratic Action Party (DAP)

Pandelela Block launched to honour state’s diving medallist

KUCHING: A special block in P’Residence condominium named after the Olympic and World Aquatics Championship medallist Pandelela Rinong Pamg was launched here yesterday. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was present to officiate at the Pandelela Block at the condominium in Batu Kawa. He also handed over the