New childcare facility to open at Baitulmakmur Building II in May

KUCHING: The childcare facility, known as taska, set to open at Baitulmakmur Building II in Petra Jaya in May, was announced by Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She stressed the importance of providing a secure atmosphere for young children, aiming to assist working parents across various industries. “Incorporating […]

Childcare centre at MASJA operational May 2024

KUCHING: The SeDidik childcare centre (TASKA) at MASJA building (BaitulMakmur) in Kuching is expected to be operational in May 2024. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah, in a statement, said that TASKA is part of the ministry’s initiative under the Bantuan Geran Penubuhan Taska di Tempat Kerja with an […]

Forest Department moves to new location

KUCHING: The State Forest Department’s headquarters has moved its location to a new address. The department commenced its operation on Sept 1 at the 15th floor of the East Wing of Baitulmakmur II Building, Medan Raya, Petra Jaya. Those who have matters to deal with the State Forest Department are urged to come to its […]

6,012 mothers apply for BIB

KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development has received a total of 6,012 applications for post natal care assistance, Bantuan Ibu Bersalin (BIB) 2020, as of May 31. Of these, 5,221 applications were for post-delivery while 304 were still in pregnancy. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, the ministry had […]

Bangunan Baitulmakmur a hive of activity

BY AINA AZIZAH YEO AND CLEMENT ERIK WONG KUCHING: Bangunan Baitulmakmur, which houses many of the state’s ministries, was a hive of activity yesterday morning as the government staff returned to work after staying at home since March 18. Chief Security of Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Poniman Margiman said that it was surreal for him to see […]