Deputy minister says no directive issued
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) and the Department of Community Development (KEMAS) have not issued any directive for graduation ceremonies to be held at a hotel. In stating this, its Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said that the minister and the ministry’s chief secretary have also issued instructions that graduation ceremonies […]
281 children honoured at KEMAS event
SIBU: The Appreciation Ceremony for KEMAS Preschools P.212 Sibu, held today (Jan 20) at the Islamic Complex, celebrated the achievements of 281 preschool children from the Department of Community Development (KEMAS) for the academic year 2023-2024. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, emphasised the importance of the […]
108 children observe duties of firefighters
SARATOK: The Fire and Rescue Station here welcomed a visit from 108 children as part of an educational excursion from the Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens. The group comprised children from KEMAS kindergartens in Kampung Tanjung, Taman Seroja Indah A and B, and Rumah Panjang Nuing Batu 4 Sebatan. Accompanying them were community educators, assistants, […]
KEMAS empowers rural literacy with classes in Lubok Antu
SIMANGGANG: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) has organised the Functional Literacy Education (PLF) Class programme to elevate literacy levels among Sarawak’s rural population. Deputy Minister for International Trade and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh shared that the programme, conducted in Kandis, Lubok Antu, has effectively met its objectives. All PLF participants have mastered the […]
MCDF on alert for monsoon
DEBAK: With the monsoon season approaching, the Malaysian Civil Defense Force (MCDF) here is on high alert for possible flash floods, especially during high tides. Debak District MCDF Officer Lieutenant Nur Fikry Usop said that several villages face the threat of flash floods every year. Despite the government’s efforts in introducing flood control measures and […]
Tahfiz kindergartens to be set up soon
ASAJAYA: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is committed to expanding the establishment of Tahfiz kindergartens under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), including in Sarawak. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang said there are several early childhood education centres that have been identified in the state to be upgraded as Tahfiz kindergartens (Tabika […]
Razi wants IT elements in adult literacy classes
KUCHING: The Functional Literacy Education (PLF) and Adult Literacy Education for Skills (LEADS) classes conducted by the Department of Community Development (Kemas) can be further improved with information technology (IT). Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development Mohamad Razi Sitam said there should be no limits to enhancing PLF and LEADS classes. He believes […]
Mukah participants gain exposure on marketing skills
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) organised the Mukah 2023 Parliamentary KEMAS Digital Marketing Programme at the Village Community Centre (PKD) in Kampung Tellian Tengah, here, on Thursday. According to Tellian state assemblyman Royston Valentine, this programme was held to give exposure on marketing knowledge. “Participants involved will be exposed to […]
Don’t feel ashamed to seek knowledge and skills
KABONG: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) expects rural residents to seize the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills provided by the agency through classes opened in villages. According to KEMAS Betong Division officer Jeffry Lana, shyness should be set aside when seeking information. “Therefore, there is no need to feel ashamed or shy about seeking […]
Almost 2k businesswomen gain from Quick Win training
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,908 women entrepreneurs throughout Sarawak have been assisted through the Quick Win programme organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS). Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the programme, which began in 2017, provides skills training for rural women to become entrepreneurs and thereby helps […]
