Younger generation urged to preserve old customs

LUNDU: The younger generation must continue to preserve their old customs and cultures so that they would not disappear with the development of technology. Tanjong Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Pehin Sri Adenan, who pointed this out, added that old customs could be preserved through the Kumang Dayung and Keling Pogan Gawai competition. “Because we in […]

Food packs distributed to Batu Kawa residents

BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX KUCHING: Food packs under the ‘Program Perpaduan #KitaBersama: RT Cares’ were distributed today (Aug 19). Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang officiated at the launching ceremony of the programme which took place at Dewan Perpaduan RPR Batu Kawa here. The programme was jointly organised by the National Unity and […]

Muhyiddin launches Rukun Tetangga leadership empowerment plan 2021-2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the Rukun Tetangga Leadership Empowerment Plan 2021-2030 to strengthen the role of Rukun Tetangga Areas (KRT) at the grassroots level through the cooperation of ministries and relevant agencies. Under the plan, four KRT work agendas are to be introduced, namely the ‘Agenda Kerja KRT Selamat’, […]

MBKS presents certificates to two honest boys

KUCHING: A recent act of kindness by two boys from Tabuan Jaya here in returning to the rightful owner a bag containing valuable items reflects their honesty and integrity, setting a good example for the community. Dominic Nyuen, 16 years old, was with his sister when they noticed a black bag at Tabuan Park. Dominic […]

‘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 […]

Spirit of patriotism in the air!

MIRI: The patriotic spirit is very much alive in the residential area of Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT), Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), Sungai Rait as the houses there are being gaily decorated with Jalur Gemilang and Sarawak flags in conjunction with the Merdeka celebration. At the residential area located at about 25 km from Miri City […]

Seven unity complexes for Sarawak

KUCHING: The National Unity Ministry is building seven unity complexes, each costing RM1 million, in Sarawak for use as the activity centre for the Rukun Tetangga (KRT) neighbourhood watch. Its minister, Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said the sites for the construction of the complexes would be determined by the state government, with two of them […]

Unity Ministry discusses plans with CM

KUCHING: National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamad Sadique and delegates from her ministry paid a courtesy visit on Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, yesterday. According to Halimah, she said several matters were discussed with the chief minister — among them were her ministry’s development […]