There is devt in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: The rapid development in Simanggang contradicts the opposition’s claims that there is no development in the area. Its assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said all it does is cause hatred towards the government. “However, I believe that the people are mature and wise enough to evaluate the government’s ongoing efforts in developing Simanggang,” he […]
Community-based tourism to provide better opportunities, benefits for locals
KUCHING: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh is an advocate of getting the local community involved in the tourism industry via community-based tourism (CBT). “They are the ones that will sell products, act as guides, manage the area, collect the fees, and so on. “We provide these products to the community, which is why we formed CBT […]
50 partake in cleaning exercise
MUKAH: About 50 Polikteknik Mukah (PMU) staff took part in a cleaning exercise at the college’s Surau Ibadu Ar-Rahman here on Tuesday (Dec 8). Dubbed as the gotong-royong perdana, it involved the lecturers, supporting staff and other staff led by PMU’s deputy director (Academic) Mohd Sani Said. Mohd Sani said it was organised in preparation […]
Maintain ‘gotong-royong’ spirit
MIRI: The strong community spirit of gotong-royong, particularly in Orang Ulu longhouses, should still be maintained not just among the current generation but future ones as well, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. “This has been the foundation that longhouse villagers have based themselves on and keeps them progressing, despite the difficulties faced in managing […]
MBKS launches cleaning-up drive
KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has kicked off its cleaning-up campaign with an aim to keep the city clean. It was also meant to revive the spirit of gotong-royong among the public. About 60 MBKS staff together with 30 local residents and shop owners joined hands in a collaboration for the cleaning-up campaign at […]
Ray of hope for villagers
SIMANGGANG: Villagers of Munggu Demam in Sri Aman see a ray of hope in the appointment of new village chief Walter Joseph, who accepts the development provided by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. In support of the leadership under the new village chief, Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has allocated a minor rural […]
City centre clean-up happening tomorrow
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will be kicking off its clean-up campaign tomorrow in the city centre. The programme will start as early as 8.30am. The campaign will take place at the car park near Ambank Jalan Padungan, (next to the Padungan arch). MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is expected to officiate the […]
PBB Tellian repairs roof of dilapidated home
MUKAH: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tellian Branch members and Kampung Petanak villagers worked together to repair the roof of a dilapidated house belonging to Risad John during the Community On The Go (COTG) PBB Tellian Women and Youth Wings programme today. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo and PBB Tellian secretary Jay Keram were also present […]
IKBN students’ involvement in community work lauded
MIRI: Students of the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) Miri were lauded for giving their time and efforts during the ‘Programme Impak ILKBS@komuniti’ today. During the one-day programme, 20 students of the institute were involved in a charity work by cleaning and beautifying a takraw court at Taman Bulatan. They also helped trimming tree branches […]
100 participate in gotong-royong
SIMANGGANG: About 100 Sri Aman District Council (MDSA) members and shop owners participated in a ‘gotong-royong’(communal work) at Light Industrial Area, Jalan Padri here today. Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister cum Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis was also on-the-ground to join the group in cleaning works. The programme was co-organised by Chinese Village Development and […]
