Road construction expected done within six months
BINTULU: The ongoing road construction at Rumah Taa, Nanga Seda Kakus, Tatau is now at 40 per cent completion, and expected to be fully completed within six months. According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the road covers a distance of 5.8km and is fully funded via forest concession fund in 2021. […]
Govt still looking for suitable site for new Opar township
LUNDU: The new Opar township will become a smart city once it is fully developed. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the government was still looking for a suitable site to establish the new township. Previous suggested locations had been declined by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Now, we are still in […]
Use MRP grants wisely, recipients told
LUNDU: Recipients of Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants are reminded to use the money wisely. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the funds should benefit the recipients, who included associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and village committees. “There have been instances of funds not properly used and this has tarnished the reputation of the Village […]
Longhouse renovations towards ease, comfort
BELAGA: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon oversaw various renovation works in Long Dusan and Long Seripa situated in Sungai Jelalong in Tubau on Tuesday (July 26). According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the renovation works for the roof of the longhouses were conducted at the longhouses comprising Rumah Jau Dungau Long Seripa, Rumah Ballrully Kenai […]
SK Tanjung Belipat gets MRP funds amounting to RM35k
MIRI: Datuk Rosey Yunus gave a grant of RM35,000 from her Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund to the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK Tanjung Belipat. The Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said the money was to help the school organise its athletics events and to purchase sports equipment. Earlier, Rosey launched […]
RM129,000 disbursed to 11 village committees
BINTULU: A total of RM129,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants has been disbursed to 11 village security and development committees (JKKKs) within the Kakus state constituency. Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing, who handed over the funds last Saturday, also distributed 74 food baskets to JKKK Rumah Nuari, JKKK Rumah Nibang, JKKK Rumah Janting and […]
MRP fund for 25 NGOs
SIBU: A total of 25 non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the Bukit Assek constituency received minor rural project (MRP) funds here. The initiative was initiated by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek to help the NGOs from different agencies to run their community project “We would like to support NGO, in order for them to […]
RM780k in aid for 64 bodies
PADAWAN: A total of RM780,000 has been distributed to various committees, associations and others through the minor rural project (MRP) and MyKhas by the Mambong Service Centre. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil handed over the cheques to 64 recipients representing their respective associations at the Padawan Sub-District Office, today. The Deputy Minister for Transport, […]
15 associations in Lundu receive MRP grants totalling RM65,500
LUNDU: A total of 15 associations received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM65,500 at the Lundu District Office here on Wednesday (July 6). “It is hoped that the associations can make full use of the funding for activities beneficial to their respective communities,” said Lundu District officer Gustian Durani, who handed over the […]
NGOs receive grants totalling RM507k
SEBUYAU: A total of 49 non-governmental organisations in the Sebuyau constituency received minor rural project (MRP) grants totalling RM507,000. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi presented the grants to the recipients at the Sebuyau DUN service centre in Kampung Sampat Sebangan here recently. The recipients comprised Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK), Parent […]
