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 […]
NGOs in Mulu receive RM267,600 in MRP grants
MULU: A total of 26 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received minor rural project (MRP) grants totalling RM267,600 from the state constituency assemblyman. Its assemblyman, who is also the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, hoped that each recipient used the grant wisely for their respective organisation. “I […]
SABATI will continue to assist less fortunate people
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Over the past 40 years, the Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) has significantly assisted the needy throughout the state. Its president Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang said the association will continue to help heart patients who are less […]
Reliving the Past
Sarawak is a state without roots if it does not have a historical identity. Only when we understand the past can we build a better future. James Yong, president of the Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), elaborates on what constitutes heritage value and talks about the society’s roles in the community and what can be considered […]
Saberkas presents mock cheque for RM30,000 in flood aid
KUCHING: A mock cheque for RM30,000 in flood aid was presented to the Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas). Saberkas will also provide its volunteers to help the organisation to implement the flood aid mission. Its secretary general Safiee Ahmad said that Saberkas was always ready to help with […]
17 organisations receive grants totalling RM110k
KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has disbursed a total of RM110,000 in minor project funds to 17 organisations, including those involved in education, health, and caregiving. He said the funds would assist the organisations with their respective programmes and activities to complement and enhance the government’s initiatives. Lee, who is Senadin assemblyman, advised […]
10 organisations donate over RM26,000 to fund
KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations Sarawak (FCA) on Monday (Aug 2) received donations amounting to RM26,156 from ten organisations. The ten organisations are Shang Tang Steamboat; Aricen Industries (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd; MBEC-Jawala Consortium Sdn Bhd; MCC East Malaysia Sdn Bhd; KIDE International Sdn Bhd;China State Construction Engineering (M) Sdn […]
Two organisations get a fridge each
KUCHING: Sarawak Cheshire Home and the Salvation Army Girls’ Home recently received a refrigerator each from the Women Section of the Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division Chinese Association. Federation chief, Georgina Chong said the donations were to solve the problem of insufficient or inadequate kitchen facilities faced by the two organisations. Meanwhile, the […]
Postpone AGM except if conducted virtually
KUALA LUMPUR: All registered organisations should postpone their annual general meeting (AGM), in line with the total lockdown enforced under the movement control order (MCO) since June 1, said the Registrar of Societies (ROS). However, in a statement, ROS said exemption is given if the AGM could be held virtually in accordance with the MCO […]
Ten charitable bodies receive CNY goodies
KUCHING: About 10 charitable organisations received ang pows and groceries in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year celebration. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) gave away the ang pows, daily goods, as well as packet lunch packs for the residents and staff of the respective organisations as a gesture of expressing […]
