NGOs feel Sarawak shouldn’t take in refugees; support Nanta’s stance
KUCHING: Gagasan NGO Dayak Sarawak, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has declared its strong support for the stance taken by Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi in rejecting the idea of accepting Palestinian refugees into Sarawak. While the organisation expressed sympathy for the victims of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, stating their […]
Apply for heritage, arts and culture fund
SIBU: A sum of RM2.58 million from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts has gone towards funding 54 programmes and activities up to Oct 18 this year. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng, last year the ministry supported 80 programmes and activities under the same Facilitation Fund for Heritage, Arts and […]
Charity aerobics in aid of NGOs
MIRI: “AEROBIGDay 2023” a charity aerobic event will be held this Dec 10 at Miri Outdoor Stadium here. Organised by Life Event Borneo, profits from the aerobic event will be donated to two local non-governmental organisations (NGOs), namely Persatuan Kebajikan Bantuan Komuniti Terpinggir Sarawak and Persatuan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Harmoni Miri in order to support […]
Aid sent to Gaza must be needs-based: Anwar
CAIRO: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised volunteer teams and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Malaysia who wish to provide aid to the victims of the conflict in Gaza to ensure their assistance is needs-based. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the intentions of these NGOs and volunteer teams were good, but he emphasised the importance of consultations […]
NGOs stand in solidarity with Palestinians
KUCHING: Several Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have jointly urged the Malaysian government to seek international assistance for the Palestinian people and to advocate for a global boycott against Israel. In a joint statement today, it also asked the Malaysian government to encourage countries that have ties with Israel to reconsider their diplomatic relations. The NGOs […]
Appeals Court sets Nov 23 for vernacular school decision
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 for a decision on the appeal by four non-governmental organisations (NGOs) including the Islamic Education Development Council (Mappim), over the issue of vernacular schools and the use of Mandarin and Tamil in the schools involved. Judge Datuk Supang Lian set the date after hearing a submission […]
Industry-based Bintulu hosts palliative care conference
BINTULU: Bintulu has the potential to also become an educational hub besides being an industrial town. According to the Premier’s Political Secretary, Angelie Stephen Raja, the town encompasses diverse sectors such as oil and gas, shipping, energy, bio-industry, heavy metals, palm oil, timber, and healthcare. And significantly, the inaugural Palliative Care Conference 2023 is also […]
State all for more international sports events
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is encouraging local sports associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to organise more international events in the state. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this is to enhance the development agenda and elevate the status of local sports. “As you can see, Sarawak is the […]
Wishesland expands to Selangor, supports Cerebral Palsy
KUCHING: Wishesland, a non-profit organisation (NGO) is expanding to West Malaysia by opening its first branch in Selangor. The founder and president of Wishesland, Chi Poh Yung said that recently the Malaysian Registrar of Society approved Wishesland’s application to set up Wishesland Selangor. “We are pleased that our application was approved by the Registrar of […]
Provision of rural funds to support youth devt
BINTULU: Programmes and activities organised by sports clubs, associations, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will continue to be supported, especially for the benefit of the youth. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said that one of the contributions is the provision of funds or grants through the Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocated by the Sarawak […]
