MyLesen Class B2 to curb unlicensed motorcycle use among students
MIRI: In a bid to tackle the issue of school students operating motorcycles without licenses, the Sarawak government has launched the MyLesen Class B2 Driving License Assistance Programme. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that the initiative targets students aged 16 and above, particularly those facing financial constraints. The six-month pilot programme […]
Over 1.2 million hectares of NCR land surveyed, over 875,000 hectares gazetted
LUNDU: The Land and Survey Department has successfully surveyed a total of 1.2 million hectares of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land as of last month through the new initiative under the NCR land survey programme since 2010. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan announced that more than 875,000 hectares of the surveyed land […]
Deputy Premier promises help rebuilding homes
KUCHING: The state government will provide assistance to homeowners for the swift reconstruction of their houses following the recent fire incident, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The incident, which occurred on Monday at RPR Batu Kawa, tragically claimed the life of a six-year-old boy and and affected five houses. In […]
Prepaid unity package helps target groups generate income
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s initiative to provide affordable internet access through the Unity Package Prepaid mobile internet plan can help the target groups to generate more income. Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj Jalil said the initiative should not be looked at merely on the price offered as it is required as an effective […]
Sarawak PKR gives the thumbs-up to cash aid
KUCHING: Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) lauded the government’s decision to disburse the Phase 1 of the People’s Cash Aid next month, instead of March 2023. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement to disburse the cash assistance in January 2023, Mukah branch PKR supported the move in hearing the people’s plight. Its chief Abdul Jalil Bujang […]
Bridging gap for youth community involvement
KUCHING: The gap in social relations between the youth and society or community has become a concern to the nation. According to the Malaysian Youth Index study conducted by the Malaysian Youth Development Research Institute, the cause of the gap is due to their lack of involvement in community activities. Deputy Minister of Youth and […]
Government’s initiative on improvement of education system well received
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd & Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The federal government’s initiative to improve the country’s education system and address the job market was well received by educationists here. They resounded in agreement that the government should focus on problems related to education, namely the job market, rural school facilities, students’ skills in science, technology, […]
21 initiatives by govt to help MSMEs, large businesses completed, more to come
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 21 initiatives out of 89 announced by the government to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large businesses during the pandemic have been completed as at June 15. A majority of the completed initiatives fall under the Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package […]
