Bintulu Port presents donation to seven NGOs

BINTULU: Seven non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received contributions from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad during the Stakeholder Iftar celebration held at Hotel ParkCity Everly yesterday (Apr 3). The selected NGOs branches in Bintulu are the Iban Muslim Converts Association, Bintulu Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK), Sarawak Women’s Association Federation Bintulu – Tatau, Malaysian Islamic Welfare Association (PERKIM), […]

NGOs, associations urged to contribute to Sarawak nation building

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations are urged to continue their efforts in community service while also contributing to Sarawak nation building. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the contributions of these groups would advance the well-being of Sarawakians and the state’s development. “While you are doing good deeds, it is also […]

Ministry supports kidney patients via fund allocations

LAWAS: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to consistently assisting kidney patients in need of hemodialysis treatment. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that previously she presented a proposal to the cabinet for an allocation to support kidney patients in undergoing hemodialysis, as the costs of kidney dialysis […]

MP approves rural allocation of RM185k

SARIKEI: Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab has approved allocation totalling RM185,000 under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant to over 30 various agencies, clubs, associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) throughout the Tanjong Manis parliamentary constituency. He presented the allocation cheques in a brief ceremony at the Tanjong Manis Service Centre recently. In his brief […]

Corporate partnership revolutionises NGO’s fight against food waste

KUCHING: Rentwise and Arvato Systems have joined forces in a mission to empower The Lost Food Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating food waste and hunger. Rentwise in a statement today (Dec 18) said their joint mission has resulted in a substantial donation of remanufactured laptops and desktop computers valued at over RM21,000. “These […]

NGOs call for environment focus on waste management

KUCHING: Sarawak Eco Warriors and International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) Malaysia are urging a heightened emphasis on environmental education and the development of more robust waste management and recycling initiatives. This call to action follows a successful plogging session held in celebration of International Volunteer Day on Saturday whereby, seven volunteers actively participated in the […]

SMK Three Rivers students attend mental health programme

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: A total of 200 students from SMK Three Rivers participated in the ‘Community Mental Health Literacy’ programme recently, organised by the Sibu Mental Health Association in collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here. “When it comes to mental health, our society often associates it with ‘madness’, but it’s much broader than […]

Deputy Minister allocates funds to 79 groups

REPOK: A total of 79 organisations here received cheques from Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Huang said that the recipients should utilise it in the most effective manner to enhance their respective organisations and continue actively engaging in activities that benefit the community. “I also hope […]

46 NGOs in Senadin receive grants

MIRI: A total of 46 educational, religious, social and youth organisations under Senadin constituency received project funds amounting at RM404,000. A simple handing over ceremony of these funds was held on Saturday by its assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Senadin branch office here. The funds given to […]

Tabung Haji disburses RM195,000 to media, NGOs and schools

KUCHING: Tabung Haji is committed to social responsibility through the execution of several of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.Datuk Nurlaila Said, the regional director for Sabah & Sarawak, Tabung Haji Board, stated that through its CSR programme, the organisation disbursed a total of RM195,000 to six recipients, including media agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and […]