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NGOs, associations urged to contribute to Sarawak nation building

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations are urged to continue their efforts in community service while also contributing to Sarawak nation building. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the contributions of these groups would advance the well-being of Sarawakians and the state’s development. “While you are doing good deeds, it is also […]

Deputy minister allocates RM158,500 to 18 associations in Kuching

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni recently disbursed a total of RM158,500 in funds to 18 associations here. He expressed his hope that these financial contributions would be used effectively by the recipient associations to support the planning and execution of their various activities. The Demak Laut assemblyman […]

RM683k for 31 associations in Bekenu

MIRI: A total allocation of RM683,580 for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) was distributed to 31 associations within the Bekenu constituency. The cheques were presented by Bekenu assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus at the Subis District office yesterday (Aug 29). During the event, Rosey advised the recipients to utilise the funds wisely to improve their organisations and […]

Associations still relevant in modern society: Tiang

SIBU: An association is still an important platform for any particular industry to raise matters of concern as well as to protect its interests. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said in the past, due to the slow development of technology and information, the existence of associations was very important […]

Many single mums still unaware of association

SARATOK: Single mothers need to know the existence of a Sarawak Single Mothers Association (PITSA) so that they would not miss out on any programme or activity targeted for their welfare. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the government was always focused on empowering single mothers so that they could improve their socioeconomic wellbeing. “I believe […]

Freedom to associate

 Is there a juster justice and a more lawful law? – Max Radin, American legal scholar Article 10(1)(c) Federal Constitution (FC) is a broad-brush stroke upon the constitutional canvas expansively guaranteeing all citizens have the right to form associations while callously giving substance and meaning to liberty of the person at Article 5. Restrictions ambush […]

Minister meets with lorry associations

KUCHING: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin yesterday (May 6) held a meeting with lorry associations statewide. Among the associations present were those from Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei and Kuching. The meeting was aimed to have a better engagement with the logistics and transportation industry players. Apart from that, it was to […]

Nine associations, NGOs receive MRP grants

KUCHING: A total of nine associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM220,000. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan handed over the grants in a simple ceremony at his office at Wisma Sumber Alam here on Wednesday (Jan 12). He said he had received an additional […]

Organisations need to be active at all time

PUSA: Clubs and associations in Saribas are advised to always be ‘alive’ or active by having networks with outside parties to ensure it will have strong funding support. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam also said the existing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are to be active at all times. “Get rid of the ‘hangat-hangat tahi ayam’ (not […]

RM166,700 in MRP grants distributed

MIRI: Seventeen minor rural projects (MRPs) worth RM166,700 were disbursed on Monday under the Sibuti parliamentary. Present to hand over the grants was Cr Abdullah Jaini, who represented Sibuti member of parliament (MP) Lukanisman Awang Sauni as he was still in Kuala Lumpur for the Parliament sitting. However, Lukanisman managed to greet the recipients via […]