Krian rep presents rural grant to NGO
KUCHING: Krian assemblyman Friday Belik has handed over Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant worth RM15,000 to Kelab Raban Iban Seblak (KRIS). Speaking during the handover ceremony held recently, he said KRIS as a non-government organisation is called to hold motivational talks for rural students, especially in Saratok. “With KRIS existing contacts, they can bring qualified […]
MyICE grant applications open until May 31
MIRI: A total 50 slots under the Malaysian Incentive Community Empowerment (MyICE) programme this year are still available for organisations in Sarawak. Thus, the Registrar of Societies is urging organisations in the State to apply for the MyICE grants before the closing date on May 31. RoS Sarawak director Georgina Apphia Ngau said applications for […]
Govt approves RM7 mln for legal aid
PUTRAJAYA: The government has approved a grant of RM7 million to the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) this year for lawyers to represent those in need in criminal cases, said Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun. Idrus said this is an illustration of the government’s continuous commitment and willingness to acknowledge legal aid services to ensure […]
Women Institutes federation receives grant
MIRI: Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting (centre) poses with former advisor of the Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) Datuk Ursula Goh (right). The Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) Miri/Bintulu branch on Saturday received a RM5,000 grant from Ting. The grant was presented during the closing ceremony of WI’s […]
Church receives RM200,000 grant from Unifor
MIRI: Tudan Methodist Church yesterday (Oct 17) received a RM200,000 grant from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for its extension and upgrading works. The cheque was presented by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cum Senadin assemblyman. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Tudan Methodist Church was its executive committee chairlady Winne Renang. […]
SMK Merbau gets RM10k grant from minister
KUCHING: Datuk Lee Kim Shin gave a grant of RM10,000 to the SMK Merbau Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) on Friday (Aug 20). The Sarawak Transport Minister said the money would be used to assist the school in upgrading its learning and teaching facilities, namely the ‘Smart Board’. “This will improve the quality of teaching and learning […]
RM2 mln grant for new church
MUKAH: The Church of St Anthony in Kampung Tellian Ulu will be rebuilt for RM2 million. Councillor Felix Pieng, a representative of Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo, handed over a cheque for RM 2 million to the chairman of the Church of St Anthony Kampung Tellian, Selahat Sera. The ceremony was witnessed by Father Joseph Sabastian […]
Sarawak Pemadam gives grant for drug awareness programmes
KUCHING: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), Sarawak Branch donated a sum of RM193,000 to the Education Department here on Wednesday (June 23). The money would be used to organise drug awareness programmes and activities in 193 secondary schools statewide. Sarawak Pemadam chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah presented the cheque to Sarawak Education Department […]
Childcare centre receives grant from government
KUCHING: The state Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry today presented a grant of RM5,000 to Kindycare Childcare Centre. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed over the grant to Jenny Chang Siew Fung, the operator of the centre. The grant which is an initiative of the state government is for registered […]
Sarawak Shell LiveWire 2020 winners get grant
KUCHING: Sarawak Shell and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (Tegas) recently rewarded the winners of the fifth edition of Sarawak Shell LiveWire 2020. The five Sarawakian winners each received a seed grant of RM6,000 as well as mentoring and coaching support from Shell LiveWire facilitators for the next nine months. The recipients are Moses […]
