Broken promises and failed administration
BY MOHD NASEER SALLEH THE 22 months of Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration was akin to nightmare for Sarawakians. The people were at the receiving end of a vindictive government that side-lined Sarawak’s interests and instead put politics above everything else. From 2018 to 2020, Sarawak was not getting the best of treatment under the PH […]
New Kampung Riih Mawang community hall set for completion next May
SERIAN: The new Kampung Riih Mawang community hall, costing RM250,000, is expected to be completed on May 17, 2023. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus was present at the earth-breaking ceremony and handover of the project site on Today (Nov 17). “The hall is one of the Rural […]
Kampung Masjid fire victims receive aid
KUCHING: The victims of the fire incident in Kampung Masjid, Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol received aid from the Petra Jaya Parliamentary Service Centre and Satok Service Centre to alleviate their burdens. Eleven residents, including children and elderly aged from two to 62 years old were left homeless after the double-storey house was razed to the […]
Unity the basis for developing a society
KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said programmes like the Maulidur Rasul celebration can bring villagers together. “Previously, everyone knew each other in the neighbourhood. Now, it can be seen that some in the community do not know who lives next door. “Therefore, it is important to organise a programme like this […]
Continue support for Betong parliamentary, voters told
SPAOH: Betong voters are urged to continue making the Betong parliamentary an unassailable fortress of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government in the coming parliamentary election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah urged this to the voters for the upcoming parliamentary election in anytime soon. “The oppositions had tried in past elections to conquer Betong […]
Tamin longhouses get minor project grants
SELANGAU: A total of 57 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) including women bureaus in longhouses in the Tamin constituency have received grants from their Assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. The grants were handed over during a thanksgiving gathering on the appointment of Penghulu Chrisropher Chat at Rumah Adi George on Saturday. The minor rural project […]
Kakus rep presents grant to 27 recipients
KAKUS: Kakus Service Centre has distributed cheques for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) amounting to RM496,000 to 27 recipients. The recipients include the Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK), the Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government agencies and other associations.pta The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that Minister in the Premier’s Department […]
DUN Speaker hands out donations
BINTULU: Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar handed over donations to the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Sebiew, Surau Darul Taqwa of Kampung Sebiew and the Standing Committee for Islamic Activities of Bintulu Division (JTAIB). JKKK Kampung Sebiew represented by village chief, Saiful Bahri Bujang […]
Use MRP grants wisely, recipients told
LUNDU: Recipients of Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants are reminded to use the money wisely. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the funds should benefit the recipients, who included associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and village committees. “There have been instances of funds not properly used and this has tarnished the reputation of the Village […]
Use funds on village related matters
SERIAN: Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), clubs and associations in the district are urged to leverage the provisions of Minor Rural Projects (MRPs). Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the funds that had been distributed should be spent on village related matters such as village administration and small scale development in the […]
