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 […]
Sarawak seeks bigger healthcare allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak needs additional allocation to improve accessibility of quality healthcare services, especially by rural folk, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Malaysia’s public healthcare expenditure is at 2.58 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and in the recent Health White Paper proposal, the state is looking at […]
Think-tank calls for special provisions for natives
SIBU: The Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to have special provisions for the Dayaks in Sarawak. Its founder cum adviser, Wellie Henry Majang, and its financial adviser, Nelly Tawai in a joint statement on Today (Nov 28) said one of the basic issues in the Malaysia […]
Sarawak Government to establish RASDA with RM1.5bil allocation, says Premier
By Amyra Varkisa & Jacintha Jolene KANOWIT: The Rascom Development Agency (RASDA) will be established with an allocation of RM1.5 billion in funds from the Sarawak Government, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari disclosed this in his speech during a meet-the-people session at Rumah Andrew Karani, Nanga Ngungun, here […]
RM150k allocation to improve SMK Lake facilities
BAU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM150,000 to improve facilities and infrastructure at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lake. Deputy Transport Minister and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said RM100,000 of the amount was for the installation of new air conditioning for the school hall. “And RM20,000 is for the purchase […]
Church project gets RM500,000 boost
By Aini Selikang BINTANGOR: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM500,000 to help continue the Kai Ngoung Methodist Church construction project here. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the allocation was channelled through his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), aimed at ensuring the project runs smoothly. “I’m hoping this facility will be used […]
Sarawak given 62pct of distribution fund
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: A total of RM125 million or more than 62 per cent of the RM200 million allocation by the federal government for the Essential Item Distribution Programme through Community Drumming is being used for Sarawak. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the implementation of the programme has […]
RM255 million allocation since 2017
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: A total of RM255 million has been allocated to Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) by the state government since its formation in 2017, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said out of the total, RM215 million was allocated to build or repair houses […]
RM500k allotted for minor rural project
SARATOK: A total of RM500,000 is allocated to the Kalaka constituency for a minor rural project. This pertains to Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS) Phase 1 in 2022 under the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU). In a news report from Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri alongside local community leaders were […]
Council chief seeks funds to improve facilities
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang said facilities in tourist areas here should be improved to provide more comfortable access to visitors. “Coming into the Kampung Git area, the road is very narrow,” he said, adding, “I hope that the access to Kampung Annah Rais, Temurang, Danu and other villages could be […]
