Ministry allocates over RM43 mln for Terengganu’s agriculture sector
JERTIH: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries has allocated more than RM43.5 million to boost Terengganu’s agriculture sector, as well as to develop the agrofood industry in the state this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee, said that the allocation was channeled to the state government through various departments and agencies under […]
Bumi chambers seek clarity on 30 per cent allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bumiputera business chambers want to hear more about government plans to implement the 30 per cent allocation for bumiputeras in various sectors, especially infrastructure development “This is because we feel like we are still being left behind, there are things going on in our midst that we are unaware of,” said their Steering […]
RM20,000 granted to upgrade Kampung Sungai Cina Community Hall
LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan approved an allocation of RM20,000 to upgrade the Kampung Sungai Cina Community Hall. According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Azizul said as the people’s representative in the area, the voice of the people will continue to be heard for the sake of […]
Endowment fund a boon to families
THE Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) has benefited 65,482 recipients as of March 31. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it involved an allocation of RM65.5 million set aside by the state government. “The EFS assistance in the form of savings of RM1,000 for each Sarawak child since 2019 […]
Rep presents MRP funds to villages, schools
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS TEBEDU: Twenty-seven representative from the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKKs) and 15 members of the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in Tebedu Constituency received the Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds recently. The handover ceremony was officiated by Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada at the Tebedu Community Hall here. “Each JKKK and […]
Sikie gives out RM330,900 in MRP grants to 22 JKKKs
SELANGAU: A total of 22 village security and development committees (JKKKs) here received RM330,900 in minor rural project (MRP) grants. Present to hand over the allocations at Rumah Rami Apit in Pengkalan Lobang, Balingian on Wednesday was Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. Earlier in his welcoming speech, Sikie said allocations for MRP projects in […]
RM28,500 for Ramadan activities
LUNDU: A sum of RM28,500 was distributed to 16 mosques and 20 surau as well as five permanent settlements in the Tanjung Datu constituency to enable them to carry out various activities during Ramadan. Tanjung Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Pehin Seri Adenan Satem said this year, Muslims could also perform tarawih prayers in the mosques […]
Govt approves more facilities for agro park
BY AINI SELIKANG SARIKEI: The government has approved a proposal to provide utility and communication facilities at the Sungai Baji Agro Park project site here. This latest move is in line with the government’s efforts to make the area a modern agricultural location in the centre of Sarawak. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi […]
RM7 mln to upgrade 15 markets
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: A total of RM7 million has been allocated under the 12th Malaysia Plan for the upgrading of 15 markets throughout Sarawak. Agriculture and Food Industries, Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, disclosed this after visiting Medan Niaga Satok (MNS) here today. He said the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and […]
KL approves RM3.6 mln to rebuild village mosque
KUCHING: The federal government has approved an allocation of RM3.6 million to rebuild the Darul Abidin Mosque in Kampung Tanjong Bako, here. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the 40-year-old mosque built in the 80s has seen its fair share of use by villagers here and needs to be rebuilt despite its […]
