337 households relocate to Darul Hana
KUCHING: The first batch of 337 households have successfully relocated to the new Darul Hana development area. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said these groups from Kampung Panglima Seman Lama, Kampung Semarang and Lot Tambahan are the pioneer residents of the Darul Hana development area. “A lot of effort […]
Another Sarawakian doctor steps into Dr Sim’s shoes
KUALA LUMPUR: Another Sarawakian Dr Alan Fong has taken over the presidency of the National Heart Association Malaysia (NHAM), succeeding Professor Dr Datuk Wan Azman Wan Ahmad. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, Dr Fong’s stewardship of NHAM comes after he (Dr Sim) had served in the capacity for 13 years. […]
Samariang rep hands over RTP project site
KUCHING: Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali recently officiated at the symbolic handing over of a Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project site for Samariang constituency. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the RTP project included the construction of a bridge and concrete drains as well as the upgrading […]
Contractors receive appointment letters for RTP projects
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng yesterday (Nov 18) handed over the appointment letters for two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects that had been awarded to two contractors, namely, Dalco Enterprise and Aktif Bina. Also present at the brief handover ceremony were Zone 4 Councillor Iskandar Sharkawi and Councillor Sebali […]
Completed RTP projects handed over to the people
BALINGIAN: Completed Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects here were handed over to the people recently (Oct 21). The projects involved were the construction of drains at Kampung Tutus Hilir and the construction of a new jetty near a community hall at Kampung Teh in Mukah. Work on the projects began last August and was completed […]
New football field, multipurpose hall for housing estate
KUCHING: Taman Samariang Aman, a housing estate here, now has a new football field and a new multipurpose hall. Pantai Damai assemblyman, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi on Saturday (Oct 23) witnessed the handover of the newly upgraded football field from the Kuching North City Hall to Samariang Aman’s Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK). […]
Unifor gives out RM3.02 mln grants
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) disbursed RM3.02 million in grants to eight religious organisations across the state. Its Minister-in-charge Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, accompanied by Deputy State Secretary Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik, presented the cheques to various state assemblymen and representatives. Among the recipients were Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden […]
Union helps hardcore poor families, community centres
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bank Employees’ Union (SBEU) recently handed over cash donations totalling RM12,000 to 15 hardcore poor families and two community centres in the Kuching, Bau, Serian, Sibu, Sarikei, Miri, and Bintulu districts. The cash donations were given away in conjunction with the union’s 55th anniversary celebration. “We hope the cash assistance will provide […]
New futsal court for Kampung Petanak folk
MUKAH: Kampung Petanak here now has its futsal court following the completion of the court project a few days ago. The new futsal court situated at Kampung Petanak Daya (Petanak Ulu) is certainly good news for the people, especially for futsal enthusiasts in the village. It is learned that before its construction, part of the […]
State Disaster Fund receives RM2 mln
KUCHING: The Sarawak Foundation has contributed RM2 million to the State Disaster Fund. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a cheque for the amount in his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today. The cheque was presented by Sarawak Foundation director Mersal Abang Rosli and witnessed by its deputy chairman Datuk Seri Abu […]
