Food aid for 100 single mothers
KABONG: A total of 100 members from the Sarawak Single Mothers Association (Pitsa) Kabong branch recently received basic food necessities. Pitsa stated that this is the second time the contribution was channelled to its members since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on May 29. Pitsa Saratok branch advisor and coordinator, councillor Dayang […]
Another vaccination centre for Kabong
SARATOK: Kabong will open another Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) for its residents at the local police station hall. Krian assemblyman Datuk Ali Biju said in a statement today that the new vaccination centre will start operating on June 14, with the purpose to increase the rate of vaccinations. Other than that, he said the centre […]
Early Gawai cheer for 50 longhouses
KABONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kabong spent two days distributing 996 food baskets to 50 longhouses as gifts for Hari Gawai which will be celebrated on June 1. Special duty officer to Kabong assemblyman Nur Elffi Amir said today the programme was an initiative by Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir to cheer up the celebration. […]
Rep presents food baskets to 2,450 homes
KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir presented food baskets to 2,450 homes in 25 villages in conjunction with the MCK 2021 Aidilfitri Touch programme. Deputy chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kabong branch Alwie Sapalie said the programme aimed to express Chee’s gratitude to the people in the Kabong constituency. “This is also a […]
NGOs in Kabong receive RM160k in special grants
KABONG: A total of RM160,000 from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s special fund was distributed to 22 organisations in Kabong constituency. Its assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said each recipient organisation received an allocation of between RM5,000 and RM10,000. SJKC Chung Hua Kabong, SK Abang Moh Sessang, People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) Kabong, Persatuan Angkatan Perisai […]
Midnight fire leaves family of seven homeless
KABONG: A family of seven was rendered homeless after their house was gutted in a fire at midnight on Sunday (Feb 28). The fiery incident happened in Kampung Batang Maro near here. Firemen from Saratok fire station were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call. Upon arriving at the village, the team faced […]
RM127mln to improve Kabong water supply
KUCHING: A total of RM127mil has been set aside by the state government for 14 water supply projects in Kabong, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “When the projects are completed and start operating, it will improve the existing water supply system and channel clean water supply to be enjoyed […]
Traditional dance workshop ends
KABONG: Persatuan Wanita Bestari in collaboration with D’Akasya Group recently organised a Traditional Dance Basics Workshop for Zapin Sarawak and Ngajat Iban. Persatuan Wanita Bestari chairperson Councillor Dayang Rosnah Abang Drashid said the two-day workshop involved a total of 75 participants from Sarikei, Betong, Saratok, Roban and also Kabong. “The objective of the workshop is […]
RM5 million for Anjung Usahawan
KABONG: The state government has allocated RM5 million to build an Anjung Usahawan (entrepreneur’s corner) in Kabong in an effort to further boost the socio-economy of the community in the district. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said, the project, which will provide space […]
Four elements to party’s victory
KABONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has listed four important elements which will bring victory to the party. They are experienced and active candidates; the party’s strength with membership of 342,587; preparedness of the party’s machinery and the women movement’s taskforces; as well as the characteristics of the chief […]
