Status quo on GPS parliamentary seat distribution, says Premier
KUCHING: The parliamentary seats distribution for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties will remain status quo for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the component parties will be working as one team as Sarawak interests must come first. “Even though we do not know […]
Foreigner arrested for drug abuse, distribution
BINTULU: A male foreigner was captured by police yesterday for being involved with drug and substance abuse. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested in the area of Jalan RPR Segawan, Sebauh for distribution of drugs and abuse drugs. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit said they have seized 15 grammes of drugs, comprising of two transparent packets […]
Azizul oversees distribution of sacrificial meat
LUNDU: A total of 1,139 packages of sacrificial meat were distributed on Monday (July 11) following the slaughter of 27 cows in four separate zones in the district, namely Sampadi Zone, Sematan Zone and two others in Lundu Zone. In the Sampadi Zone, the sacrificial programme was held at Surau Darul Ibadah Kampung Rayu while […]
Rep’s charitable deed highly appreciated
MATU: The Deputy Minister for Integrity and Ombudsman, Datuk Dr. Juanda Jaya, has been distributing free meat to residents of Jemoreng in connection with Hari Raya Korban every year. All facets of society have highly accepted this noble and generous gesture. This is due to the fact that on this significant day of celebration, the […]
Hotel hands out Gawai hampers to the less fortunate
MIRI: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Dynasty Hotel Miri distributed 100 Gawai hampers to underprivileged members of society here yesterday (May 25) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Gawai Dayak celebration. The hotel’s managing director Tony Pui said the Gawai goodies giveaway event was jointly organised by the hotel and the […]
Youth urged to involve in gas distribution business
UTILITY and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi wants more youth to get involved in the gas distribution business activities. The Sebuyau assemblyman said this is in line with the state’s aspiration to increase the involvement of locals in the gas distribution industry in Sarawak. “In efforts to strengthen the quality and level of efficiency of […]
Sarawak Government submits formula to ensure fair distribution of federal grants
NEGOTIATIONS for Sarawak’s special grants entitlement under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution is currently being pursued through a Joint Consultative Committee Meeting under the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (GPS-Samariang) said the Sarawak Government has […]
Lions hand out school bags and stationery
SIBU: The Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan contributed 91 school bags and stationery to the Tadika Methodist Children’s Home (TMCH) here yesterday. At the presentation ceremony, the club’s president Malcolm Hii hoped the children will some day emulate them by serving and giving when they grow up. Earlier, organising chairperson Tiong Chung Hia said this […]
Gawai goodies distributed at RTM Sarawak drive-thru
KUCHING: The inaugural ‘Mantar Aco Lepa Ajau Birami Gawai’ programme was officiated by Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom at RTM Kuching here on Thursday (May 12). The programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Sarawak in collaboration with RTM Sarawak and University Malaya Dayak […]
Villagers get rice porridge from MP
LIMBANG: A total of 4,309 packets of bubur lambuk have been distributed to residents in 32 villages and several houses in the Limbang parliamentary constituency. Limbang MP Datuk Hasbi Habibollah also distributed bubur lambuk to road users passing through Jalan Muhibbah in front of the Bangunan Pusat Pembangunan Komuniti Melayu Limbang, Kampung Bunga Raya. Patiambun […]
