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 […]
Masing presents RM475,500 grants
KAPIT: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing recently presented grants under his Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund amounting to RM475, 500 to 36 local bodies. The bodies comprised Village Security and Development Committee (JKKKs), Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), associations and sports and recreational clubs in Baleh Constituency. The simple presentation ceremony was held […]
MPKKP to ensure correct info
KOTA BHARU: The federal government has agreed to establish the Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) in five states to ensure villagers receive accurate information on government policies. Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the council is an enhancement to the current Village Community Management Council (MPKK) set up, formed in October […]
Over 2,000 MPKKP candidates to be trained
KUCHING: More than 2,000 candidates for the Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) in Sarawak will undergo training in the new year. Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chairman Baru Bian stated that over 2,000 applications have been received so far in the state. “Once they are approved by the Rural Development Ministry (KPLB), they will […]
No MPKKP without state permission
By Nurhauni Lee Abdullah KANOWIT: The Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) cannot be implemented in the state except with prior approval by the State Legislative Assembly. This was confirmed by Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil while officiating at ‘Hari Bersama Pelanggan 2019’ organised by Kanowit District Council (MDK) at Kanowit Market, […]
