KKJTHB showcases community unity, says deputy minister

SIBU: The Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB) stands not just as a shelter but as a heartwarming testament to the community’s connection with orphaned children. Having said this, Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee lauded the Sarawak Indian Society’s (SIS) effort in fostering community ties through their recent […]

Ensuring better understanding of Socso benefits that are available

BINTULU: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Bintulu branch is set to collaborate with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to enhance the distribution and understanding of various social welfare benefits available to the community. MTPN Bintulu chairman Chiong Ying Ying highlighted this initiative, emphasising that many individuals are unaware of Socso’s welfare benefits. “Language barriers […]

Be thankful for given benefits, facilities

BELADIN: Members of the community need to be grateful for the benefits and infrastructure which were set up by the government so they can carry out their moral duties comfortably, said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He said nothing is more precious that the peace and harmony which have been achieved by the people in […]

Inclusivity key to Saberkas success: Sharifah Hasidah

SERIAN: Youth organisation Saberkas is inclusive in reaching out to communities in need of help. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali said this commitment will continue to be key to the success of the organisation which has turned 50. “Up to this point, there […]

Longhouse folks hope aspirations turn into reality

BATANG AI: Rural folk, especially those living in the far, interior of Sarawak still put high hopes that after the conclusion of the 15th general election (GE15), things will change for the better. Amidst the beautiful landscape at the Batang Ai hydroelectric dam, some people can be seen taking time off to view the reservoir […]

Latest landmarks a boon for communities in Spaoh

BETONG: Changes to the town of Spaoh has hugely benefitted the communities here, with modern infrastructure complementing the picturesque traditional villages and new landmarks coming up. According to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bukit Saban deputy chief Cr Abang Suhordie Abang Zaini, two such modern infrastructure—Spaoh Sports Complex and Spaoh Riverfront—had proved invaluable to folk […]

Saudi invites Malaysian business community to invest in projects under Vision 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia has invited Malaysian business community to invest in various projects under the kingdom’s Vision 2030 and to take advantage of the facilities granted by the country to foreign investors, especially that the Vision 2030 includes many new and attractive investment opportunities. In making the call, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Malaysia Datuk […]

Youth gets community service for kerambit offence

KUCHING: A 20-year-old has been ordered to undergo 200 hours of community service after he pleaded guilty to possessing a kerambit (curved knife) in a public area in June this year. Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga handed him the penalty after hearing a social report submitted by the Social Welfare Department as well as submissions […]

Go for health screening, MP urges community

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Healthy Malaysia National Agenda (ANMS) aims to make Malaysians, especially the residents of Kota Samarahan, healthy and prosperous. According to local Member of Parliament Datuk Rubiah Wang, the government needs to invest in various matters including health to ensure that its people are in a healthy and prosperous state. “This investment in […]

Stregthening ties and cooperation between party and community

LINGGA: The close ties among party members reflect the ability of a party to serve the community well, says Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. “A Ngiling Tikai ceremony like this can strengthen ties, which in turn reflects the cooperation between party members and the community. “It also symbolises unity,” he said at the Ngiling […]