Organisations, schools in Matu get MRP funds
MATU: Several organisations and schools here have received minor rural project (MRP) funds amounting to RM99,000. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya presented the cheques to the representatives of the respective organisations and schools at a ceremony here recently. The recipients included the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK Agama Igan, Surau Committee of SMK Agama […]
Headmen must tell amount of MRP cheques to villagers
BINTULU: Village heads or longhouse headmen must inform their villagers the amount of minor rural project (MRP) allocations they received. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai gave this reminder during a meet-the -people session held at Rumah Gerry, Ulu Mejau, Tatau today. He said there […]
Unifor lauded for active roles
DALAT: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has been commended for its active roles in helping non-Muslim bodies in the state carry out their plans and activities. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said prior to the establishment of Unifor, the funds required for such purposes were mostly […]
OKU single mom gets rep’s help
KUCHING: The plight of a single mother and her two children with special needs (OKU) in Kampung Bumbok here caught the attention of Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. Ani Nios, 56 was involved in an incident in August this year, causing her leg injuries that prevented her from continuing to work. Therefore, she has […]
Ease traffic congestion
LO Khere Chiang (SUPP-Batu Kitang) has asked the state government to implement a people-centric project to effectively tackle the growing traffic demands and alleviate traffic congestion at the alternative route from Kota Sentosa CBD to the Kuching International Airport (KIA). He said rapid development and population increase around Kota Sentosa had brought about a huge […]
42 houses approved for repairs
OYA: Forty-two houses have been approved for repairs with minor rural project (MRP) funds under Phase 2/2019 of the Projek Penambahbaikan Rumah Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS). This was disclosed by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah after she chaired a meeting with community leaders in the Dalat constituency here […]
Trio investigated for alleged abuse of MRP funds
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here ordered three individuals to be remanded for two days to facilitate investigation into the alleged abuse of Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds. The suspects, including the chairman of a village security and development committee (JKKK) in Serian Division, were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Tuesday (Oct 6). […]
Always take advantage of govt aid: Penguang
KUCHING: Local community leaders have been urged to always apply for the various state government aids. They must always watch out for and take advantage of, for example, agricultural assistance such as Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF), Yayasan Sarawak bursaries, house repair assistance and many more. In giving this reminder, Assistant Minister of Local Government and […]
43 houses to be repaired
DALAT: Forty-three applications to repair houses under a state-funded programme here were approved yesterday. The state-funded programme under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) and “Program Pembaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS)” was introduced by the Sarawak government in 2018 following a drastic cut in federal funds for a similar programme (“Program Perumahan Rakyat Termiskin” – […]
JKKKs in Marudi get MRP funds
KUCHING: Several Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) in the Marudi constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds from assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. JKKK Rh Jantan Sg Bakas, JKKK Rh Thomas Tan Sg Temam, JKKK Rh Anthony Kedit Loagan Manuk received RM20,000 while JKKK Rh Ali received 15,000, JKKK Rh Embuas; RM10,000 and JKKK […]
