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RM30 mln approved for Miri River Flood Mitigation Plan projects

MIRI: A sum of RM30 million has been approved for the Miri River Flood Mitigation Plan projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan. Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting said that the allocation would be used to construct a pump house each at Paragon, Lutong and Sungai Baong.  “The relevant parties are now finalising the contract details […]

RM3 million for special needs facility

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM3 million for the construction of a dedicated block for the Special Education Integrated Programme (PPKI) for Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Matang Jaya. The cheque was handed over by Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong to the school’s Parent-Teacher Association chairman Iskandar Sharkawi at […]

RM100k each for Chinese schools in Meradong

KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tong Hua and SMK Kai Chung in Meradong district have received RM100,000 each for their education development. The funds from the state government, through its Sarawak Chinese School special unit, were presented by Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing on Tuesday. “Chinese secondary schools are important to enrich students with […]

DUBS receives RM20 million fund

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (Dewan Usahwan Bumiputera Sarawak — DUBS) received RM20 million from the state government on Monday (Apr 5). The fund was presented by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to DUBS president Datuk Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan at the Chief Minister’s Office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia building […]

Over RM11 mln to develop Tanjung Purun paddy project

KUCHING: A sum of RM 11.78 million has been spent since 2017 to develop Tanjung Purun paddy planting project in Kampung Stunggang Melayu Lama in Lundu near here. This is inclusive of the RM7.3 million used to construct and upgrade its drainage and irrigation infrastructure and related works. The project on a currently cultivated 88 […]

Relocation of cooperatives made easier with Act 502 amendments

ALOR GAJAH: Cooperatives are no longer required to obtain approval from the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) prior to moving to a new location or when opening a new branch, following amendments to the Cooperatives Societies Act 1993 which came into effect early this month. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi […]

RM6.4 mln for Batu Kawa Road

KUCHING: Batu Kawa Road here will be upgraded in three phases with the federal government’s funding of about RM6.4 million. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the road project included the upgrading of 1.42km of Batu Kawa Road from Malihah Matang junction to Batu Kawa Bridge costing about RM1.5 […]

Get fed govt to fund border walls

KUCHING: Should the Sarawak government proceed with the construction of walls or fences at strategic locations along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, it is hoped that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government could help by providing funds. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) Southern Zone director of political affairs Raymond Thong questioned that if there are no funds from the […]

Organisations need to be active at all time

PUSA: Clubs and associations in Saribas are advised to always be ‘alive’ or active by having networks with outside parties to ensure it will have strong funding support. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam also said the existing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are to be active at all times. “Get rid of the ‘hangat-hangat tahi ayam’ (not […]

RM11.26 mln under 12th Malaysia Plan for Heart of Borneo initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to continuing with the Heart of Borneo (HOB) initiative and has approved an allocation of RM11.26 million for the implementation of programmes and activities under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) next year. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said continuation of the HOB initiative […]