KL approves RM3.6 mln to rebuild village mosque
KUCHING: The federal government has approved an allocation of RM3.6 million to rebuild the Darul Abidin Mosque in Kampung Tanjong Bako, here. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the 40-year-old mosque built in the 80s has seen its fair share of use by villagers here and needs to be rebuilt despite its […]
Solve loan issue before talking about affordable housing, govt told
SIBU: The federal government should first instruct the central bank to solve the problem of housing loans before talking about affordable housing, opines Tiew Yen Houng. The Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) treasurer pointed out that “otherwise, no matter how good the policy is, it will only be just empty promises and can’t actually help the […]
Temperature checks not beneficial
KUCHING: Temperature checks and physical record books are no longer relevant to detect infected individuals. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced a new COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) by the federal government to scrap temperature checks and check-in record books at premises. However, it is still a compulsory for visitors to check in […]
Piecemeal wage hikes will have adverse effect, warn planters
KUCHING: Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) has joined the growing chorus of opposition to the federal government’s proposal to raise the minimum wage to RM1,500 a month. In making its stance known, it felt the federal Human Resource Ministry should have a more holistic strategy in tackling the wage issue instead of resorting […]
Batu Lintang SUPP chairman heaps praise on JKM
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Batu Lintang SUPP chairman Sih Hua Tong has lauded the Social Welfare Department (JKM) for organising the Sejambak Kasih programme in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year celebration. Sih also commended state Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for supporting community projects and activities. […]
These households eligible for welfare aid
KUCHING: Households earning below the Income Poverty Line (PGK) level should apply for assistance under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the PGK level has now been increased to RM1,169 effective January. She said the increase in PGK level will see a rise in households […]
Four new court complexes in the pipeline
KUCHING: Four new court complexes have been proposed for Sarawak under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said, once approved by the federal government, the courthouses would be built in Limbang, Sri Aman, Mukah, and Kapit. “We have brought this matter […]
Court complexes to be upgraded under 12MP
KUCHING: The federal government has approved a total of 14 projects to upgrade, renovate and repair court buildings in the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). The projects involved the court complexes in Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, Kota Samarahan and Sarikei. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku […]
Ministry chided as “insensitive” for ignoring Gawai holiday
KUCHING: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has expressed his disappointment over the action of the federal government especially the Ministry of Education (MOE) for omitting the Gawai Dayak as a public holiday in the school academic calendar. The Assistant Minister for Transport II said that omitting or deliberately ignoring the Gawai Dayak holiday from the school […]
Association receives RM50k to improve veterans’ welfare
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) Sarawak has received an allocation of RM50,000 from the federal government to provide welfare to veterans. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said, “Although the value of RM50,000 may be large but compared to the contributions they have made, the value is small.’’ He added that […]
