Thumbs up to the business registration programme
By Lee Shaw Wei & Alverdtekoster Anyap SAMARAHAN: Five business owners here share their thoughts on how ‘Jum Regista Business Sarawakku Sayang’ programme at Dewan IAT, Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) Samarahan has benefited them. Sharifah Nurnatasha Wan Badwie, 30, Food & Beverages (F&B) owner I joined the ‘Jum Regista Business’ programme looking forward to […]
Share fruitful ideas, youth urged
SIBU: The youth in the local villages here who might have fruitful ideas that benefit the community at large were encouraged to share it with their respective community leaders and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK). Deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, Bujang Zainuddin Abdul Majid stressed that, by sharing it, their community leaders […]
Landfill to benefit Lundu, Bau residents
LUNDU: A landfill costing RM40 million that will be built soon here is expected to benefit both the residents of Lundu and Bau districts. According to Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang, the project will be implemented in two phases where phase one involves the construction of an access road approximately 1 kilometre from the main road, […]
Proposed board to regulate sago prices
KUCHING: The formation of the Sago and Nipah Industry Development Board will help regulate the price of the products, thus creating a win-win situation between the smallholders and the manufacturers, says Rosyton Valentine (GPS-Tellian). “Through the Sago and Nipah Industry Development Board, we will be able to determine the best approach in setting reasonable prices […]
Ibrahim vows to build on Abang Johari’s legacy
KUCHING: Newly-minted Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has vowed to ensure the march of progress continues in his constituency for the benefit of the people. He plans to build on the legacy of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who was Satok assemblyman previously. “I have already discussed with Senior Works […]
45 organisations receive RM973,000 in MRP grants
MUKAH: A total of 45 various organisations in Balingian constituency received RM973,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants today (Aug 18). Majority of the recipients are parent-teacher associations, and sports and recreation clubs. The simple handover of cheques ceremony was held at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here, and present to give out the grants was […]
Bidayuh must focus on goals to benefit community
KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) must remain as an apolitical organisation, said its chief advisor Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. He pointed out this was important in order to enable members of the Bidayuh community to work together in the spirit of ‘1 Bidayuh’ without any political pressure and influence. As such, he advised […]
