Sim spells it out to grassroots leaders
SIBU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are part of the state government who provide important services to the people, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the KMKK also act as the eyes and ears of their community, bridging the government and the people. Having said this he warned the […]
Onus on grassroots leaders to report honestly
SARATOK: Community leaders and tribal leaders (KMKK) must be honest about everything that takes place under their watch. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there are grassroots leaders who ignore issues brought up by the people. “I hope this does not happen in the Kalaka constituency. I fully trust the KMKK line-up that was appointed. “Report […]
Let us know about flood-hit smallholders: Fadillah
KUCHING: Grassroots leaders in Sarawak have been asked to alert the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities on smallholders affected by floods in the state. Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said through agencies and companies, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme will be held to help ease the burden of smallholders, especially in terms of damaged […]
Grassroots leaders advised to be astute
SIBU: Community leaders and village chiefs are urged not to simply approve something such as requests to sign official papers, requests for assistance, projects, etc. without due diligence. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Juanda Jaya said grassroots leaders should instead refer such matters to their local district offices. “If things […]
Inform me of improper projects: Uggah
LUBOK ANTU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah wants the grassroots leaders to inform him of projects for the people not done to specifications. He said the grassroots leaders must inform him of such matter especially if the projects involved the state Public Works Department (PWD). “Any projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), Minor […]
Crucial for JKKK, tuai rumah, ketua kaum to enhance skills
MIRI: Village development and security committees (JKKK), tuai rumah and ketua kaum are grassroots entities that play a crucial role in community-level development, says Datuk Majang Renggi. “Thus, the state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to empower them to further develop the rural areas,” disclosed the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development […]
Asfia hands over RM150K to mosques, suraus
KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar on Wednesday (Oct 27) handed over contribution worth RM150,000 to mosques and suraus in Simunjan constituency. Of the amount, RM90,000 were contributed to nine mosques which will receive RM10,000 each while RM60,000 were contributed to 12 suraus and each will receive RM5,000 each. […]
Longhouse chiefs receive appointment letters
KUCHING: Forty-one longhouse chiefs in Sebauh district here received their new appointment letters on Thursday (Oct 21). Present to hand over the letter at the Sebauh Community Hall was Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. During the event, Dr Rundi, who is the Kemena assemblyman, reminded the longhouse chiefs and community leaders to […]
State mobilises community leaders in Covid-19 fight
KUCHING: All ketua masyarakat and ketua kampung (KMKK) have been mobilised and empowered to play a role in the war against Covid-19 at the grassroots level. “We do not have enough enforcement officers to cover all villages and longhouses in the state. That is why we empower the KMKK and they have been playing their […]
Town meets positive growth
SARIKEI: The rapid development taking place in Sarikei strengthens the division in its role as Sarawak’s major food producer. Repok assemblyman Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii said the development includes the construction of the Sarikei to Tanjung Manis road. “With such development, it is able to create economic potential especially in the agriculture sector,” he […]
