Getting to know homelessness in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: Homelessness was discussed during a working visit to the Sri Aman social welfare department office (JKMB) yesterday (Mar 22). Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the matter was given emphasis as there were records during the movement control order (MCO) which was implemented in Mar 18 last year. “The working visit […]
Longhouse road to set for completion on May 6
SIMANGGANG: A road leading to Rumah Tuang suspension bridge over Sungai Labi at Batu Lintang in Undop costing RM200,000 will be completed on May 6. Simanggang Assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has visited the project site to get updates on the progress as well as compliance with specifications set by the implementing agency. “The suspension […]
Homeowners install their own electrical wiring
SIMANGGANG: Sarawak Energy does not provide internal electrical wiring services as the responsibility belongs to homeowners. During his working visit, Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said he and SEB Sri Aman manager Wong Wan Chew discussed matters pertaining to Rural Electricity Supply (RES), applications to provide street lights and service line provision […]
23 families given food aid
SIMANGGANG: A total of 23 families in Rh Bandi Sebangkoi were given food aid as they were under a lockdown due to formerly being a Covid-19 cluster. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis witnessed the handing over of aid by Simanggang Community Service Centre and SUPP Simanggang Branch to the families involved. “We understand the […]
Committee formed to manage hall
SIMANGGANG: The Taman Harmoni Community Hall Management Committee were formed on Sunday (March 7) to manage the use of the newly repaired hall and coordinate the activities that will be held there. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis stated that the committee would also be responsible in maintaining the safety and the cleanliness of the […]
High profile vaccinations in Sri Aman
SIMANGGANG: The National Vaccination Programme meant to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic has finally reached Sri Aman district. Three assemblymen, namely Datuk Francis Harden Hollis (Simanggang) together with Balai Datuk Snowdan Lawan (Balai Ringin) and Datuk Mong Dagang (Bukit Begunan) were vaccinated on Monday together with Sri Aman Resident Indit Bangai as well as his […]
RM24,000 MRP grants for longhouses
SIMANGGANG: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants worth RM24,000 were presented to six village development and security committees (JKKKs) and Women bureaus here on Sunday (Feb 21). The recipients were the JKKK and Women Bureau of Rumah Mara, Gran C; Rumah John Elie, Kampung Sabu; and Rumah James Batang, Bakong Ulu, Tanjong Bijat, respectively. Each JKKK […]
Harden hands over food aid in Undop
KUCHING: Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis hands over food aid and drinking water to longhouse residents in Undop, Sri Aman. The food aid was received by the head of Rumah Sunti in Sebujok, Ulu Paku at 11am last Saturday (Feb 20). The food aid was given to 32 families who are quarantined after having […]
Simanggang makes good progress
SIMANGGANG: Folk of Simanggang can now use roads to Simanggang Town to generate income to improve their livelihood. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the area has shown tremendous progress compared to 57 years ago. “The roads have been built for the residents here and it is now up to them to exploit the […]
No, it’s not due to GPS rep
KUCHING: The emergence of the Sebangkoi Covid-19 Cluster is not due to a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) people’s representative, said Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. “This is clearly stated in the report from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) which explains how the transmission occurred,” he pointed out in a statement on Sunday (Feb […]
