Longhouse folk to get new dwelling
BINTANGOR: Residents of Rumah Panjang Michael, Jambatan Merah, Bintangor will be getting a new longhouse complete with electricity and water supply. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) quoted Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing as saying the project was proof of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s concern for the people in rural areas. He […]
60 from Kakus receive MRP grants totalling RM1.331mil
KUCHING: A total of 60 recipients consisting of village development and security committees (JKKKs), non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations from Kakus receive a total of RM1.331mil in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants. Aid was also given to JKKK Rh Jungan, Tamin that was destroyed in a fire last August. “Each year, approximately RM3mil or […]
Tebedu assemblyman lauds role played by PTAs
TEBEDU: Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) play an important role in advancing schools and pushing the development of students. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said that the performance of each school was not only the responsibility of teachers but also parents and the surrounding communities. “PTAs should play an important role in helping schools produce excellent […]
More projects for rural areas
BY JOEY LECLERC ADDRESSING local community needs in Sarawak has been effective with funding provided by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) under the rural transformation programme (RTP) and minor rural project (MRP). Introduced by former Chief Minister, the late Pehin Seri Adenan Satem (Tok Nan) and continued by his successor, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Update elected reps on delay in RTP, MRP
SPAOH: Community leaders are once again reminded to report to their elected representatives of any delay in the implementation of rural transformation projects (RTP) and minor rural projects (MRP) at their areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said as Wakil Rakyat, they are providing the grants for such projects and expected the projects to […]
Tamin longhouses get minor project grants
SELANGAU: A total of 57 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) including women bureaus in longhouses in the Tamin constituency have received grants from their Assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. The grants were handed over during a thanksgiving gathering on the appointment of Penghulu Chrisropher Chat at Rumah Adi George on Saturday. The minor rural project […]
Kakus rep presents grant to 27 recipients
KAKUS: Kakus Service Centre has distributed cheques for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) amounting to RM496,000 to 27 recipients. The recipients include the Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK), the Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government agencies and other associations.pta The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that Minister in the Premier’s Department […]
Grant recipients reminded to prepare progress report to be submitted to monitoring unit
BINTULU: Grant recipients of Small Rural Projects (MRP) and Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS) are reminded to prepare a project progress report. Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the report is to be submitted to the Sarawak Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU) of the Premier’s Department. He […]
MRP grants for 19 NGOs, JKKKs in Tanjung Datu
LUNDU: Nineteen non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and stalls received minor rural project (MRP) grants worth RM110,000. Tanjong Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Pehin Sri Adenan said that the grants were allocated to be used for the NGOs and JKKKs to carry out activities and to help the hawkers in the area […]
Bukit Mabong headmen get MRP cheques
KAPIT: A total of 57 tuai rumah (headmen) in Bukit Mabong District received cheques under the Hulu Rajang Parliamentary Minor Rural Projects (MRP) amounting to RM515,000. Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong presented the cheques after officiating the One Stop Committee (OSC) Programme to Address Drug and Substance Issues (MIDS) in the Bukit Mabong […]
