Contribution shows state govt’s commitment to education

KUCHING: The state government’s substantial contribution of RM4 million towards SMK St Joseph’s Mill Hill Block restoration project speaks volumes of the state government’s care for and commitment to education. SMK St Joseph’s board chairman, Father Felix Au, said this donation also indicated the state government’s recognition of St Joseph’s School’s role in the shaping […]

Asfia hands over RM150K to mosques, suraus

KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar on Wednesday (Oct 27) handed over contribution worth RM150,000 to mosques and suraus in Simunjan constituency. Of the amount, RM90,000 were contributed to nine mosques which will receive RM10,000 each while RM60,000 were contributed to 12 suraus and each will receive RM5,000 each. […]

RM71,400 for State Disaster Fund

By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: The State Disaster Fund received a contribution of RM71,400 from University Kebangsaan Malaysia Sarawak alumni association. The contribution was handed over to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg by the association’s President Datuk Julaihi Narawi during a brief ceremony at the chief minister’s office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia […]

Mukah IPD thanks personnel

MUKAH: A recitation of the Yassin and Tahlil and prayer ceremony was held in conjunction with the transfer and retirement of police personnel at a surau here on Thursday. Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD) Surau Darul Husna deputy chairman Sgt Maj Ajahar Bakar said three senior officers including the surau chairman ASP Mohamad Haslee Sapiee […]

Servicemen, mosque committee thankful to CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg presented a contribution from the state government to Major General Datuk Dzulkafli Mustaffa of the 1st Infantry Division Commander and patron of Solahuddin al Ayyubi Mosque at Kem Penrissen, today. The brief ceremony to hand over the donation cheque was held after the Friday prayer at […]

Unimas proud to contribute to pandemic fight

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The contributions of research, consultancy and appointment of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) experts to committees at state and national levels are  significant in line with the nation’s Covid-19 fight. “As a higher learning institution, we are also concerned about the pandemic and directly responsible in helping the National Recovery Plan. “Unimas has implemented […]

Society receives RM50,000 for temple project

MIRI: A grant of RM50,000 has been presented to Miri Buddhist Meditation Society as a contribution in assisting the society’s temple project here. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin handed over the cheque to the society’s chairman Chua Soon Teng during a simple ceremony at the society’s premises located at Canada Hill on Wednesday (Aug […]

Saudi lends a helping hand to Malaysia in combatting Covid-19

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to urgently provide Malaysia with medical, preventive equipment, and supplies to address the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported this came in response to the […]

SGH receives food bags from Yadim

KUCHING: Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) contributed 300 bags of food items to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) on Sunday (July 11) to be distributed to Covid-19 patients and health workers. Together with the contribution, Yadim also donated 30 LED emergency lights for SGH and Low-risk treatment and Quarantine Centre for Covid-19 (PKRC) at the Youth […]

Trienekens contributes to church’s outreach to needy

KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd has contributed essentials, including rice and cooking oil, to the Cathedral Parish of St Joseph’s outreach programme. Trienekens deputy group CEO Elvin Wee and COO Alice Lee represented the company in a simple handover ceremony on Monday (July 5). The parish was represented by Archbishop Simon Poh. “Kuching Archdiocese Catholic […]