Gotong-royong sees 200 containers of porridge distributed
MARUDI: A total of 200 containers of savoury porridge were prepared during a gotong-royong programme at Surau Nur Ihsan, Kampung Pemindahan here, yesterday. The programme, that began as early as 8 am, started with preparation and cooking activities, thanks to the cooperation of the Kampung Pemindahan Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK), Kampung Pemindahan Neighbourhood […]
800 volunteers clean cemetery together
SIBU: The Al-Qadim Islamic Cemetery here witnessed an extraordinary gathering of 800 volunteers who came together for the annual Gotong-Royong Bersih Kubur programme, an initiative organised by the Sibu Muslim Welfare Trust Board (LAKIS) yesterday (Mar 10). This event was in collaboration with the Jawatankuasa Tetap Perayaan Islam Sibu, the Sibu Resident’s Office, and the […]
100 take part in ‘gotong royong’ programme
SRI AMAN: A ‘gotong-royong’ (mutual aid) programme, organised by Sri Aman District Office (MDSA), was held at the Bus Terminal Tamu (marketplace) here. It followed a report from the Environmental Health Office of the Sri Aman Division, which found Aedes mosquito larvae samples in 100 containers at the marketplace. 100 participants including government officials, MDSA […]
Gotong-royong session enhances community bond
KUCHING: Sri Aman District Council (MDSA) recently joined hands with the Chinese Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Resak and Kampung Kejatau in organising a ‘gotong-royong’ session. The programme, held last Thursday, was attended by Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and Simanggang […]
400 clean up Sibu Muslim cemetery
SIBU: About 400 persons participated in a gotong-royong programme to spruce up the century-old Al-Qadim Muslim Cemetery here yesterday. According to spokesman Effendy Aziz, in addition to the local Muslims, the staff of several government agencies also took part in the programme. “The programme which began at 7am was inaugurated by Malay-Melanau paramount leader Temenggong […]
Ecosystem must work together to attain 2030 goal
KUCHING: Sarawak will need to register an annual growth rate of 6 to 8 per cent to be a developed state by the year 2030. “Meaning, the state government would need to spend a lot on the economy such as in development projects,” said the Premier’s Political Secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. “When the state spends […]
Dalat gotong-royong gets positive reception
DALAT: The gotong-royong (cooperation) programme held at several locations here was well received by the community, leaders and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her gratitude to them and also to the Forestry Department for providing free fruit seedlings to be planted around the Dalat Welfare Complex. “This shows that cooperation and […]
Tasik Biru rep takes part in Kampung Tanjong Poting activity
BAU: Sarawak Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep recently took part in gotong-royong activities to clean up the St James Bitikie football field at Kampung Tanjong Poting here. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the activity was organised by the village youths to clean the field area, which had […]
192 longhouse households to receive housing aid
BINTULU: One hundred and ninety two doors from six longhouses in the Kakus constituency will get immediate assistance under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) this year. Kakus State assemblyman cum Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai disclosed that these longhouses would receive assistance in […]
Ramadan gifts part of CSR initiatives
KUCHING: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Kuching organised a ‘Ramadan Drive Thru’ programme at its office compound on Wednesday. The programme adapted the gotong-royong concept in preparing and distributing bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) to the public. Staff members of the main sponsor, Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd, were invited to participate in the programme, which was part […]
