Rubber Production Incentive activated for October
KUALA LUMPUR: Smallholders can claim for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) based on their October 2020 production, said the Malaysian Rubber Board. It said the payment in the peninsula is 10 sen per kg, while for Sabah and Sarawak, it is 40 sen and 35 sen per kg, respectively. “Last month, the average farm-level price […]
Union praises CM’s attentiveness
KUCHING: The Airlines Workers’ Union Sarawak (AWUS) commended Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari for taking keen interest in the latest development affecting Malaysia Airlines. The union was hopeful this would make it easier for the state government to provide assistance to the affected Sarawakian employees to be assimilated into other industries in the state. […]
JKKK must assist in community policing
SARIKEI: Every village security and development committee (JKKK) of dwellings such as kampungs, longhouses and residential areas must understand and practise the functions and responsibilities of the committee. JKKK members must understand the scope of work and community policing activities as well as protocols on before, during and after duty, said Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri […]
97% institutions have applied for special annual grant
By Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Ninety-seven percent of the registered early childhood institutions in the state have applied for the special annual grant (GTK) this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the RM16 million had been disbursed to 3,105 institutions as of Sept 30 this […]
Join Contract Farming Programme for follow through assistance
JELI: The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (Mafi) is encouraging more farmers in the country to participate in contract farming programmes to increase the production of vegetables and fruits, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi. He said through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) programme, farmers will be able to enjoy assistance […]
Areas needing assistance being identified
BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Components Liaison Committee is identifying areas that need assistance as part of its preparation for the coming state election. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the committee had started deliberating on assistance needed by the areas represented by […]
NGOs, associations receive assistance
SIBU: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee doled out assistance to several non-government organisations (NGOs) throughout the week. Last Wednesday, he presented funds to Sibu Razz Chopper chairman Abdul Razak Abdul Salam. He also presented assistance to the Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organization (Perkim) Sibu Branch at Jalan Bandong, here. He also […]
Over RM16 mln given to help pepper smallholders
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: A total of RM16.11 million from the Smallholders Agricultural Input Assistance under the Pre-Prihatin 2020 Economic Stimulus Package has been channelled to 30,000 pepper smallholders nationwide. Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin said the assistance, which provides farmers with a voucher amounting to RM3,000 […]
Sarawak supports Agriculture Facilitation Fund
SELANGAU: The Gabungan Parti (GPS) government in Sarawak supports the Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF) and assistance will be given to those who show interest and determination, said Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He gave the assurance during the launch of the Agriculture Community Outreach Programme (AgriCOP) at Rh Tuggang, Sungai Arip on Saturday (Sept […]
GPS committed to help rakyat
BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has introduced various initiatives for the wellbeing of the people which reflected its commitment in helping the rakyat. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the initiatives and assistance were given to all walks of life from newborns to the elderly. “These include the […]