TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Twenty-one series of community development programmes were successfully organised around Simanggang in an effort to cultivate environmental cleanliness among the community. The programmes also served as platforms for government agencies to deliver information about government services and the latest information and policies. Deputy Minister
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY ROBAN: Kampung Melayu Roban Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) dominated the two final events at the Sungai Seblak Boat Race, held as part of the Roban Festival. Winning both the Bidar 10 division and earning the title of King of Sungai Seblak 2023, the
ROBAN: A walk down memory lane, in this instance, through the ruai (corridor) of an olden day longhouse, has turned out to be a major attraction at the Roban Festival here. Though only a replica of the original Iban longhouse, it is making a good impression on visitors who stop
BETONG: Human trafficking syndicates typically operate both domestically and internationally, carrying out activities with ease as they are difficult to trace by the authorities, says Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu. He explained that these syndicates deal with specific individuals to manage various documents regarding the victims, making it challenging for
ROBAN: The community, especially the younger generation, must view health as an investment to ensure they remain productive. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said many Malaysians lead unhealthy lives, with many also afflicted with non-communicable chronic diseases. . According to him, this is a public health challenge, given the country’s aging
KUCHING: The government is continuously enhancing the understanding of Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) on their role, functions and responsibilities towards community development. According to a statement from the Community Development Department (Kemas) Sarawak, as many as 80 implementing officers and JKKK members of Zone One (Kuching) were involved
DEBAK: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak plans to build four new district police headquarters (IPD) and two new police stations under the Fourth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the force have prepared
DEBAK: Be careful and watch out for any offers of high-paying job opportunities on social media, said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri. In stating this, he said the modus operandi of human trafficking syndicates was to trap people in the interior of Sarawak who used social media a
KUALA LUMPUR: Kampung Puak in Bau and Rumah Panjang Menyimbang near Julau are two interior locations in Sarawak where Starlink devices have been installed as a proof of concept (POC). Minister of Communications and Digital Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil Starlink devices were installed in Kampung Puak on September 6 and
SIMANGGANG: The community, especially community leaders and village heads (Ketua Masyarakat dan Ketua Kaum – KMKK), must have access to accurate information about any government programmes. This information should then be conveyed to their constituents in their respective areas to ensure they understand government policies, especially in the context of
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