RTP projects benefit Bumiputera contractors
PUSA: Apart from changing the rural development landscape, Rural Transformation Project (RTP) projects also benefit local Bumiputera contractors. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam pointed this out during while inspecting the site of a new futsal court in Kampung Tuie here on Sunday (Feb 14). “This method of implementation actually helps grow a lot of Bumiputera […]
Projects meant to benefit the people
LUNDU: Grants or development programmes under minor rural project (MRP) and Rural Transformation Project (RTP) allocated are hoped to further develop the infrastructures for the benefit of the people in Opar area. This was said by Assistant Minister of Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis when speaking to reporters after handing over water tanks to heads […]
Oil mining leases to benefit Miri
MIRI: The issuance of the oil mining leases to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) to two oil blocks — Adong Kecil West in Miri and the Engkabang area south of Marudi — will benefit not only in the oil and gas (O&G) sector but also the economic sector. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali […]
Samarahan folk pleased with growth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The landscape of Samarahan Division has seen a number of changes following rife development planned and implemented by the state government. Construction of various facilities and infrastructures are underway to benefit the people. Interviews by New Sarawak Tribune on the ground here found that the dwellers have given the thumbs-up for the development […]
Register business to benefit from govt aid
TATAU: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development has urged women entrepreneurs in Bintulu to obtain business licences so they will not be left out from receiving assistance provided by the state government. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said registration of a business is crucial in order to be eligible […]
State to narrow rural-urban devt gap, leaving no one out
KUCHING: The government will continue to implement rural transformation programmes in tandem with developing Sarawak into a more progressive state for the benefit of all. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said efforts to transform the rural areas were being pursued through infrastructure development such as roads, water and electricity supplies, health […]
Malaysia to experience short-term benefit from China
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank said Malaysia is expecting a short-term benefit from the reopening of China’s economy after Covid-19 but the general weakness is likely to kick in as recession seems to be looming. It said supply disruption in China has led to a spike in Malaysia’s exports and imports, with exports of commodities as well as electrical and […]
Over 400k to benefit from food aid
KUCHING: A total of 444,329 households in all 82 constituencies throughout Sarawak will benefit from the State Food Aid worth RM16.4 million. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that as of 6am yesterday morning, the District Disaster Committee or Service Centre of all 82 constituencies (100 percent) […]
