Community leaders urged to foster economic opportunities for younger generation
KUCHING: Community leaders are urged to explore avenues to enhance the skills and capabilities of the younger generation for income generation through socio-economic activities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said apart from helping in identifying those in need of assistance, community leaders also must help in identifying ways to boost the income of […]
Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya, an outreach programme for the needy
SARIKEI: Community leaders need to play an important role as a link to government organisations. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Mohamad Razi Sitam said expressed this statement because they (community leaders) are the main person to assist in identifying those who really need government aid. “There are still a lot of people […]
People’s welfare Taib’s priority: Community leaders
MIRI: The late former Head of the State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was a dedicated leader who always prioritised the welfare of the rakyat. “Throughout his tenure, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in Sarawak. His focus on serving the rakyat was unwavering, and he was always ready to […]
Chinese community leaders call on Dr Sim
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian received a courtesy call from the Chinese community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) of Sri Aman district at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, recently. Earlier, the delegation had visited Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis in his […]
New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues
SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today, I will make every effort […]
Community leaders must neutral in politics
SIBU: Community leaders and ‘Ketua Kaum’ (KMKK) in Dudong are reminded not to take sides between political parties, but instead to carry out their duties without prejudice. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that community leaders should not be tied to any political parties, as it will affect their objectivity. “The role of […]
Thorough study needed for increase of community leaders allowances
THE State government will make a thorough study on the proposal to increase the salary and allowances for the 7,585 community leaders and longhouse chiefs in Sarawak. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the government is aware of the increase of costs of living and responsibilities of the community leaders. […]
Kayan and Kenyah want separate ‘adet’ code
COMMUNITY leaders from the Kayan and Kenyah ethnic groups have requested the codified ‘Adet Kayan-Kenyah 1994’ to become two distinct and different ‘Adet’. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the reason they requested this be separated is that there are obvious differences or variations in their languages. “In addition, there […]
Call to increase community leaders in Tanjong Batu constituency
THERE is a need to increase the number of community leaders and village chiefs (KMKKs) in the Tanjong Batu constituency. According to assemblyman Johnny Pang, while the population of Tanjong Batu has increased significantly over the years, it is disheartening that the constituency currently only has 10 Kapitan, four village chiefs and one Penghulu. “Yes, […]
Community leaders key in sharing accurate information
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, urged Community Leaders and Village Chiefs (KMKK) to stay updated with the state’s latest development plans and projects. Tiang said, by doing so, they can effectively share accurate information with the public. During the closing ceremony of the Empowerment Course (Minute […]
