New longhouse built, thanks to govt loan initiative
SIBU: Loan financing from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), an initiative of the Sarawak government, has made it easier for the Iban community to build a new longhouse. Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee revealed that one of the longhouses that benefited from the programme was Rh Kawau in his constituency. “Each family or pintu (doors, […]
More such programmes, please
KUCHING: Yesterday’s Sarawak X-Tive programme received overwhelming support from the public. The programme was held simultaneously statewide to provide opportunities for Sarawakians to take part in sports activities. According to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, its main objective was to promote sports for the wellbeing and unity of Sarawakians in line with the ministry’s […]
RM200 rental help and a new housing scheme
You can spend the money on new housing for the poor and homeless or you can spend it on a golf course or a football stadium. — Jello Biafra, American singer It is very important for Sarawakians to keep updated on new government schemes and plans formulated to assist them, the needy in particular. More […]
Abang Johari thanks Sarawakians for resounding mandate
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has again conveyed his appreciation to the people particularly the Chinese community for their support towards the state government. “As head of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) I must thank the people for returning GPS with a resounding mandate as a government to administer the […]
Chinese community leader lauds aid via BKSS 8.0 package
KUCHING: It is heartening to note that the government is monitoring the situation on the ground and in the market to determine the assistance and subsidies which are still required by sectors in need, says Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president said this on Friday (Jan 28) […]
Over 3,000 Sarawak KPSM members have benefitted from various initiatives
MIRI: A total of 3,455 Malaysian Oil Palm Growers Cooperative (KPSM) members in Sarawak benefitted from various government initiatives last year. Malaysian Cooperatives Commission (SKM) state director Basuini Ali said various assistance and initiatives were channelled to oil palm plantation farmers through the 18 KPSMs from Sarawak. “SKM will support not only in supervision but […]
State govt committed to resolve NCR land issues
MIRI: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan says the oppositions tend to create what he calls ‘politics of fear’ every time election is approaching.He stressed that during elections, land issues had always been brought up by certain individuals to create fear among the people.“This is what we call as ‘politics of fear’….(why […]
Uggah drums up support for Telang Usan rep
BARAM: The GPS government has many more development plans and programmes waiting to be implemented in the areas under the Highland Development Agency (HDA) and for this purpose a sum of RM1.5 billion has been allocated to the agency. For this reason, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said voters in Telang Usan […]
Affordable houses for Sarawakians
MIRI: Both the federal and Sarawak governments are committed in providing affordable houses for the low and middle income groups, young people are no exception. In stating this, Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said this had been proven with various initiatives and people-centric programmes successfully being carried out […]
Vote for proven leadership, urges Fatimah
LUNDU: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has urged Sarawakians to vote for a government that has proven itself. “As Sarawakians, we want to see our state be developed further and the people living in prosperity. Having said that, no government or candidates can prove themselves as such other than Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “The GPS government […]
