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Contribute generously towards building fund

KUCHING: Sarawak government and the public have been called on to show their generosity and contribute towards assisting San Seng Tong to complete the construction of Centre of Buddhism Culture and Education. San Seng Tong’s Abbot Venerable Shi Fo Sheng said that she hoped that this centre can be built for the benefit of the […]

Sarawak songket most sought-after product overseas

KUCHING: Exports by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contributed as much as 11.7 per cent to the country’s export revenue with a value of RM124.3 billion last year. And among the main contributors is the Sarawak songket which has a high commercial value. Caretaker Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta […]

Bintulu Port fetes frontline workers

BINTULU: The contribution of frontline workers is the main foundation underlying the success of the Malaysian government in curbing the spread of COVID-19, said Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah. Without the front-line personnel who have sacrificed a lot, it will be difficult to curb the spread of COVID-19 […]

LAKMM gets RM65,000 from two companies

MIRI: The Miri Malay Welfare Trust Board (LAKMM) received contributions totalling RM65,000 from two corporate bodies during its during Hari Raya Aidilfitri programme here, yesterday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang were present for the handover event. Naim Group of Companies, through […]

Azizul brings more cheer to welfare recipients

LUNDU: A total of 100 recipients of state welfare assistance received cash contributions of RM100 each along with a hamper worth of RM80 in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Day celebration. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the contributions were aimed at easing their financial burden and to add cheer to the celebration after […]

A special day for women in our lives

‘My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. – George Washington, first US President. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are reading my column today.This […]

Association hands over 20 sets of Al-Quran in braille

BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: More than 20 sets of the Al-Quran in braille worth RM1,000 each have been handed over to the visually impaired in the state. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the contribution will benefit the target group. “This aims to provide […]

Orphans receive gifts from Ragad

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Fourty-five recipients from Kompleks Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim received gifts from Toh Puan Datuk Pattingi Ragad Kurdi Taib. The gifts which were contributed personally by Ragad consisted of toiletries, biscuits, dried food and cash. She was represented by Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Rosey Yunus during the […]

Firefighters and newsmen spare a thought for needy

MIRI: Thirty members of Persatuan Orang Kurang Upaya Fizikal Miri (POKUFM) here received contributions of food baskets and face masks through ‘Program Ziarah Sentuhan Kasih’. The programme which was organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 6 together with the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) was in conjunction with the month of […]

Fatimah calls on women to keep working hard

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) women members have been urged to work hard and continue contributing to the progress of Sarawak. PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said commitment and the pace of hard work must be maintained, especially after winning the 12th state election. “We want our women to be synonymous with […]