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RM200 mln additional allocation for repair of damage inside house

KUALA LUMPUR: The additional allocation of RM200 million to repair and maintain the homes of Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel that was announced recently will be used for repair of damage inside houses such as toilet fixtures, leaking ceilings, old plumbing and electrical fixtures. In a statement issued here today, ATM said that Chief of […]

Unity govt settles seat allocations for six state polls

KUALA LUMPUR: The Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council has finalised the distribution of seats for the six state elections on Aug 12. This was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after chairing a meeting of the council here last night. The meeting was also attended by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor; […]

State government receives RM55m allocation

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has received an allocation of RM55,077,514.20 from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), courtesy of the Federal Government. During a brief ceremony held at Raia Hotel, after sending off the Sarawak Hajj pilgrims on Wednesday night, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Setia Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, handed […]

Sarawak Endowment Fund accounts reach 91,163 with RM91.16mil allocated

MIRI: The Sarawak Endowment Fund (EFS) has witnessed a significant milestone with 91,163 accounts opened since 2019, totalling an allocation of RM91.16 million. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus highlighted the government’s commitment to provide RM1,000 in trust savings for every Sarawak child born through the EFS initiative. These […]

Putrajaya to fund longhouse upgrades in Sarawak

KAPIT: The federal government will provide allocations for the purpose of upgrading longhouses across Sarawak to ensure the rural community enjoys a standard of living comparable to urban areas. After making an announcement on approving RM1 million to upgrade Richard Engking’s longhouse here, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will […]

Batang Sadong MP hands RM64,000 to mosques and suraus

SADONG JAYA: The mosques and suraus here received an allocation totalling RM64,000 under the constituency. The presentation of the allocation was handed over by Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee during the handover ceremony held at the Sadong Jaya Community House recently. Ten mosques each received RM3,000, while 17 suraus each received RM2,000 each. Rodiyah said […]

Stakan assemblyman approves RM100,000 for mosque repair

SAMARAHAN: An allocation of RM100,000 has been approved to repair Masjid Darul Ibadah in Kampung Pangkalan Kuap here. According to news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit, Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim announced the allocation after he and his wife Datin Sharifah Wan Bujang performed Isyak and Tarawih prayers with the residents of Kampung […]

Thank you, but allocation should have been bigger: Daro assemblyman

SIBU: The increased allocation of RM5.6 billion to Sarawak in Budget 2023 shows the close collaboration between the Sarawak government and Putrajaya, said Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad. He said there was an increase of RM440 million compared to the previous allocation  which shows the federal government’s commitment to the welfare and rural development needs of […]

BOMBA Sarawak hopes to receive bigger allocation

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM50 million for Malaysia Armed Forces (ATM), Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) and People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) for equipment and assets to combat disasters. BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin hoped the right proportions will be allocated to the leading agencies responsible for handling […]

Be ware of fake notes in transactions: MP

BINTULU: MP Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing has advised the public to scrutinise money received in any of their business dealings to avoid becoming victims of fraud. He gave the reminder after it emerged that a Sibujaya Tamu Market trader had been cheated with fake RM20 notes. This should serve as a warning to the […]