Govt paying you, minister reminds local leaders
SIBU: Village chiefs and community leaders have been told not to be in opposition to the government as they are earning from the government. ‘It is the government that channels the allocation to pay the village chief’s allowance and the salary of the community leader,” reminded Assistant Minister of Talent Development, Ministry of Education, Innovation […]
Assemblyman hears need for good roads
SARATOK: A lack of good roads was among several issues raised during a meeting with Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. The meeting at the Roban District Office saw community leaders of the area discussing with him matters related to the needs of residents in the area. Village chief Augustine Juti who was also present gave suggestions […]
Work together to serve constituents
BAU: Community leaders and village heads (KMKK) in Tasik Biru have been told to work together to serve the constituents. Assistant Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this would ensure that the people’s interests are being prioritised. The Tasik Biru assemblyman explained that a new approach would be implemented to ensure that requests […]
Prepare for floods, Satok residents told
KUCHING: Satok residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, have been told to get ready for floods. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said on Saturday (Jan 8) this advice had been given to the residents. “We are ready,” he said. Before that, Ibrahim officiated at the launch of Satok Flood Disaster Relief Committee’s logistical […]
Shifting the paradigm of contemporary arts
KUCHING: In collaboration with the National Art Gallery of Malaysia, 9lives (Kelab Jiwa Seni Kuching) is pleased to present Bagus samasama, a three-day event showcasing a new platform to bring about a collaborative art ecosystem that is missing within the community. After virtually kicking off yesterday with its first Livestream workshop, 9lives is set to […]
Community leaders give GPS top marks
MUKAH: Community leaders in the district have thrown their weight behind Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), saying it has the credentials to continue leading the state. They said this was because the coalition had a good grasp of the people’s needs, especially in terms of urban and rural infrastructure development. And they are looking ahead to […]
Time to change Bawang Assan’s representative, says SUPP’s Lau
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau has called for a change of representative in the Bawang Assan constituency. “This is because Bawang Assan has lagged behind in terms of overall development with areas still without public road access, electricity and treated water. “It is time for a change,” he […]
Smooth operations of care centres with MyKendiri
KUCHING: The newly launched web-based Care Centre Self Assessment System (MyKendiri) will be able to better facilitate the management and assessment of care centres nationwide. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said under the system, operators are responsible to send in reports on their centre’s operations to ensure they have […]
Longhouse chiefs receive appointment letters
KUCHING: Forty-one longhouse chiefs in Sebauh district here received their new appointment letters on Thursday (Oct 21). Present to hand over the letter at the Sebauh Community Hall was Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. During the event, Dr Rundi, who is the Kemena assemblyman, reminded the longhouse chiefs and community leaders to […]
Balingian community leaders attend empowerment programme
BALINGIAN: Some 100 community leaders here attended a community policing @ empowerment programme on Thursday (Oct 14). Its objective, among others, was to empower community leaders to monitor, coordinate and arrange activities at their respective areas. It was also to increase awareness about the dangers of Covid-19, and to enhance compliance of virus prevention standard […]
