RM840,000 approved for building of new longhouses
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the State Disaster Committee has, so far, approved allocations of RM840,000 for the building of new longhouses. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said new longhouses had to be built to replace the old ones which were destroyed by fires. “Last year, I also allocated […]
JKKK assists police
SIBU: The Kampung Kong Yit Khim village development and security committee (JKKK) donated 100 boxes of face masks to the Lanang police station here last weekend. The donation was presented by its chairman Theng Swee Ming, who said it was to show their appreciation to police personnel for their role as frontliners in combating the […]
‘Let’s Stay Connected’ opens for registration
KUCHING: Kejiranan Mesra Kampung Demak Baru Fasa 2 is organising a “Let’s Stay Connected” activity in conjunction with 32nd Kuching City Day. It is collaborating with the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK), Kelab Rukun Tetangga (KRT) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) in the event. “There are lots of activities such as Online Story […]
Joy for rural folk
TATAU: The road to Setusor will be upgraded via a rural transformation programme (RTP) costing RM350,000. The was announced by Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai during a ‘Leader with the People’ programme at Rh Asun Jemat Nanga Setusor, Anap on Friday. The Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister also announced a minor rural project […]
JKKK members attend leadership course
BINTULU: The Village Security and Development Committee members (JKKK) of Kampung Dagang Tatau last Saturday (August 22) attended a special leadership course at the multipurpose hall of the village. During the one-day course, they learnt to write invitation letters, minutes of meetings and proposal papers. They also learnt about protocol. Administrative assistant officer of Tatau […]
Flood woes to be over soon
SIBU: Two local leaders from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) today met with the Kampung Usaha Baru Sentosa village development and security committee (JKKK) to discuss local issues. SUPP was represented by its Bukit Assek chairman Datuk Chieng Buong Toon and Dudong chairman Wong Ching Yong, while Kampung Usaha Baru Sentosa JKKK was represented by […]
A major role for longhouse heads
KUCHING: The ability and wisdom of longhouse heads to manage the people under their care will determine whether a longhouse would progress or be left behind, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said that the role of the longhouse head is crucial in leading large groups of families in […]
To be authorities’ eyes, ears
COMMUNITY POLICING OF MUKAH DIVISION DALAT: The community policing of Mukah Division launched here yesterday could become the eyes and ears of the authorities in helping to maintain law and order as well as the wellbeing of the people amid Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah […]
Always take advantage of govt aid: Penguang
KUCHING: Local community leaders have been urged to always apply for the various state government aids. They must always watch out for and take advantage of, for example, agricultural assistance such as Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF), Yayasan Sarawak bursaries, house repair assistance and many more. In giving this reminder, Assistant Minister of Local Government and […]
Strengthening unity through gotong royong
SIMANGGANG: Members of Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) of Brayun Hulu/Sri Jaya took part in a gotong royong cleaning programme, on Saturday. The programme was held in collaboration with Sri Aman District Council (MDSA), to clean an open space behind the market and Sri Jaya apartment. Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing, Datuk Francis Harden […]
