Car-Free Day focuses on greener, happier city
MIRI: The Car-Free Day here this morning (Jan 27) saw an impressive turnout, with over 500 participants, including local residents and environmental enthusiasts. The event, organised by the Miri City Council (MCC), aimed to transform Miri into a greener, healthier, and more sustainable city. Miri deputy mayor Cr Arrifin Mohamad, officiated at the morning’s programme, […]
Deputy Minister allocates funds to 79 groups
REPOK: A total of 79 organisations here received cheques from Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Huang said that the recipients should utilise it in the most effective manner to enhance their respective organisations and continue actively engaging in activities that benefit the community. “I also hope […]
New bridge, upgraded road to benefit residents
BINTANGOR: The construction of the new Sungai Dabai Bridge at Mile 6, KJD Bintangor Road, along with the upgrading of the gravel road to a paved one, is set to facilitate the daily activities of the local residents. The Rural Transformation Project (RTP) for the Meradong area, with a budget of RM200,000 has been approved […]
MRP funds continue to benefit village organisations in Kedup
SERIAN: Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds will continue to be channelled for the benefit of village organisations in the Kedup constituency. Assemblyman Martin Ben has announced the disbursement of MRP grants to organisations in Kampung Meboi. He expressed hope that, with substantial government funding, the residents could further enhance agricultural and cash crop activities. “This […]
New town planning initiative holds out promise
KUCHING: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) headquarters is only a component of a carefully designed development that falls under a new town planning initiative, which will ultimately provide long-term benefits to the people. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the 20-acre land near the Agriculture Research Centre in Semenggok will be developed with a […]
More urged to follow KPJ in organising mass circumcision event as part of CSR
KUCHING: More corporate bodies and private hospitals in the state have been called upon to organise corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities such as mass circumcision programmes for the community in need. In making this call, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said she […]
Village expansion scheme to benefit 300 families
KUCHING: The Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) to be built in Sungai Maong-Segedup is expected to benefit approximately 300 families from the Satok constituency. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the effort was to accommodate the increase in population and provide housing for second generation families, especially from the B40 group in the area. According to […]
SPA survey wants extra money spent on children
KUCHING: Sarawakians appear to be eagerly waiting to see how the state government will utilise its additional revenue for the benefit of the people. Of particular concern are the M40 and B40 groups, especially their children, who they felt the government should reach out to even more now. A survey conducted by the Sarawak Patriot […]
State committed to home ownership goal: Tiang
SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has always been implementing policies that benefit the people, said Michael Tiang. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said was is very fortunate to have had visionary leaders like Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who has the people’s well being […]
DBKU staff happy with good response
KUCHING: The three-day Consumers’ Day organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) shows that such a communal event is beneficial to the public. More than ten booths were set up. The event saw a large crowd turning up as early as 9 am yesterday. New Sarawak Tribune met with several DBKU staff members, who were […]
