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Ministry targets 90 pct applications for endowment fund

KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah aims to organise more outreach programmes in mother and child health clinics to improve the applications of Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) to 90 per cent. She said that from Jan 1 to Feb 28 this year, the application percentage was at 66 […]

Apply now for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship

PUTRAJAYA: Applications for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong 2023 Scholarship (BYDPA) are now open to qualified Malaysians to pursue master’s and doctorate degrees in the fields of Science and Technology, Economics, Law and Islamic Finance at local and foreign universities. The Public Service Department (PSD) said application forms are available online at http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my until March 3. […]

New app download Macau scam tactic in leaves Sibu woman RM18.5k poorer

SIBU: A 42-years-old local woman was deceived by a fraud syndicate with the modus operandi of the Macau scam. When receiving the report made yesterday, Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the victim was contacted by an unknown number that introduces himself as an official from HSBC Bank informing that the victim had […]

PBB yet to decide on Willie’s application

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council needs to study and meet before making any decision on Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin’s application to join the party. PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said there are factors which need to be taken into account before Willie’s application is decided upon. But […]

Apply for Hasanah Special Grant

KUCHING: The Hasanah Special Grant, in collaboration between the Ministry of Finance and Yayasan Hasanah, is allocating RM100 million to qualifying non profitable and social enterprises this year. The grant will support education, community development, environment and arts. “With the grant application closing on June 30, don’t miss this opportunity to meet us and know […]

Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia application at MBKS

KUCHING: Those who wish to apply for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) can visit Kuching City South Council (MBKS) from Jan 19 to 21. MBKS said the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) would be opening a counter there for BKM application. The counter will open on the said dates from 9am to 4pm and is located […]

Sarawak committed to helping stateless children, stresses minister

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to helping stateless children, stresses Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the state Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Minister, her ministry would send an official letter to the federal Home Ministry regarding this issue. “We are also aware that this takes quite a long time thus affecting the future […]

SDMC reiterates conditions for entering Sarawak

KUCHING: Individuals wishing to enter Sarawak still need to apply through the EnterSarawak as well as comply with the application conditions. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) added that applicants needed to include proofs of complete vaccination status and negative Covid-19 test results within three days before entering the state. The committee, in a statement […]

Check if you have been accepted into university

PUTRAJAYA: The results of applications for admission to public universities (IPTA) for Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) holders and its equivalent are available online from 12 noon today until Sept 25, according to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). MOHE, in a statement, said that that the application status can be checked via the following […]