RCS gives ratepayers better sense of ownership
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting said it is actively implementing the Resident Councillorship System (RCS). He said through the system, the community will not only be able to engage with the council for the betterment of their respective area but also know the councillor in charge for the particular area. “Through this […]
Council told to engage with traders on renovation
KUCHING: Special assistant to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong has called on the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to engage with all the stakeholders and traders on the current progress of the Mile 7 Wet Market renovation. According to Kong, many of the traders are left in uncertainty on the […]
Proposal for full-time council chairmen to be brought up to S’wak Cabinet
SIBU: A proposal to appoint full-time chairmen for the district councils would be brought up to the state Cabinet soon, said Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. “Politically appointed, the full-time district council chairmen who are close to the community are expected to be able to lead the […]
Council cracks whip on used cooking oil
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) will be taking stern action on food operators who resort to repeated usage of used cooking oil in their business. Mayor Adam Yii on Monday told a full council meeting that during the latest joint inspection carried out by the MCC and the Health Department, cooking oil was tested on […]
Gedong to have district council soon
GEDONG: Gedong will have its own district council in the near future. Since Gedong was promoted to a full district last year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg believed it is appropriate for the district to have its own council. “As part of the establishment, local leaders will be appointed as counsellors. […]
Council staff earn local rep’s praise
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman has commended Sarikei District Council (MDS) staff for their excellent work in the implementation of Projek Rakyat in his constituency. “The Repok constituency has undergone many changes in terms of development after being led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS),” said Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii. “Thank you for your diligence and upbeat […]
Miri City Council to host S-MM2H get-together
MIRI: The Miri City Council is organising a sunset tea party for Sarawak My Second Home Programme (S-MM2H) expatriates residing here. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the purpose of the sunset tea party was for international residents and city council to get to know each other. “We would like to hear reasons why programme […]
Council turns empty spaces into community parks
SIBU: The Municipal Council has converted six open spaces in its housing areas into community parks to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social unity.SMC Building Control and Urban Beautification Standing Committee chairman Cr Joseph Chieng said the open spaces are located at Ulu Sungai Merah 50A1; Lorong Perpati 2B; Lorong Sentosa; Lorong Wong King […]
Council begins erosion mitigation projects
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is looking into 37 maintenance projects, mostly involving soil erosion, in its jurisdiction. “There are quite a few problems involving soil erosion, including at Kampung Semeba, in February due to heavy rain and flooding,” said MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “Out of the 37 projects, five have been completed,” […]
Council to act as mediator for traders and workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economic Action Council (EAC) Secretariat will act as a mediator for traders and workers in resolving any issues that arise with the relevant parties, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. He said social protection is one of the areas given priority by the EAC. “The government […]
