Rep presents MRP funds to villages, schools

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS TEBEDU: Twenty-seven representative from the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKKs) and 15 members of the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in Tebedu Constituency received the Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds recently. The handover ceremony was officiated by Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada at the Tebedu Community Hall here. “Each JKKK and […]

Sikie gives out RM330,900 in MRP grants to 22 JKKKs

SELANGAU: A total of 22 village security and development committees (JKKKs) here received RM330,900 in minor rural project (MRP) grants. Present to hand over the allocations at Rumah Rami Apit in Pengkalan Lobang, Balingian on Wednesday was Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. Earlier in his welcoming speech, Sikie said allocations for MRP projects in […]

Kampung Melayu Bintangor JKKKs get MRP grants

By Gabriel Lihan MERADONG: Four Kampung Melayu Bintangor village development and security committees (JKKK) received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM76,500. According to a statement, the grants were from Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hing and were handed over by him to the JKKK of Sg Gemuan, Gemuan Jaya, Sg Selemas, and Skim […]

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman after it was restored by BWM

SIBU: Four organisations in Bukit Assek constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants from assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. The recipients were Masjid Al-Muhajirin Mosque, Masjid Al-Anshar, the village development and security committee (JKKK) of Kampung Usahajaya Baru and Komuniti Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Kampung Usahajaya Baru Fasa II. Chieng said the grants were handed over […]

Kpg Bobak villagers receive RM18,000 grant from Henry

BAU: Residents of Kampung Bobak received a Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant of RM18,000 for their activities this year. A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report on Sunday (Feb 20) said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep approved the grant. An allocation of RM10,000 was given to the Kampung Bobak Sajong Development and […]

Devt projects rep’s top priority

KUCHING: The implementation of development projects in Stakan constituency continues to be top priority for its assemblyman. Newly elected rep Datuk Hamzah Brahim said that it is important to ensure the development in his area is well-planned and implemented accordingly. “We want to ensure that development projects are implemented for the benefit of the people. […]

Very busy day for Mulu assemblyman

MARUDI: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala visited the Marudi District vaccination centre (PPV) on Monday (Feb 7) in conjunction with the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids). According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) on Wednesday (Feb 9), the Mulu […]

Government encourages youth participation in sports

MIRI: The state government encourages the active involvement of youths in various meaningful activities, including sports, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said. He cited SABERKAS as an important platform for youths to get themselves involved in beneficial activities and stay away from undesirable elements. “Take today (Sunday) for example. We […]

Work together, silat association told

MIRI: It is hoped that members of Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) Miri will continue to be united and work together in the world of silat (Malay art of self defence) to ensure continued success. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Assistant Minister of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development and Lambir […]

12 NGOs receive MRP grants

BETONG: Twelve non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here have received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM137,000. Of the total amount, RM116,000 MRP grants came from Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat. Among the recipients were Saberkas Layar Branch, Layar Education Development Committee (LEDC), Che Zhong Khor Betong Moral Uplifting Organisation, Welfare and Recreation Committee of Betong […]