No interference in tuai rumah appointments
KUCHING: Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has reiterated that his policy had always been to not interfere in the appointment of village chiefs (tuai rumah). He would leave this to the respective longhouse or village through a democratic process. When visiting Rh Magdaline Jepon Lubok Mulong, Tinjar, Marudi last Sunday (Oct 11), Penguang said […]
Tinjar folk urged to continue supporting GPS
KUCHING: The people of Tinjar in Marudi have been urged to continue supporting the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government so that continuous development can be carried out. Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil had called upon Tinjar folk to unite under GPS and continue to be with him in the fight to bring more development […]
State helps with RM6.3 million
MIRI: The state government has approved allocations worth RM6.33 million this year to help finance the repairs of nine longhouses in the Marudi constituency via a longhouse loan scheme. Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil revealed this in a Facebook post last Saturday (Sept 12). These nine longhouses are Rumah […]
‘We don’t need outsiders to rule us’
KUCHING: Perikatan Nasional (PN) parties will only undermine the very spirit on which the PN Plus Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government was formed, should they contest in the 12th Sarawak Election, says Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. “I fully understand that Malaysia is a democratic country where any individual or party can contest in any election. […]
Merdeka Health Walk held in Long Lama
KUCHING: A Merdeka Health Walk was held in conjunction with the National Day 2020 celebration in Long Lama here today (Aug 31). The walk from Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Long Lama Bridge to Lapok Bridge was jointly organised by Telang Usan District Office and the Long Lama Health Clinic advisory panel. Assistant Minister of Local […]
Dialogue on issues with Sg Laong folk
KUCHING: A dialogue was held with residents of Sg Laong at Rh Ngumbang Tia, Sg Laong Atas. Assistant Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said among the issues discussed was the non-fulfilment of an independent oil palm mill project in Sg Laong. He explained that the issue was company management problems. Also, its establishment […]
Penguang receives strong support from Chinese community
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Marudi here have expressed their strong support for their assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. Penguang said he is happy and touched because the Chinese community from the grassroots level in Marudi appreciate his efforts and contributions over the past four years. “Because of that, they have also expressed their strong […]
No more water woes for these villagers soon
MARUDI: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has finished installing new water pipes at Kampung Pemindahan under the Northern Region 2 (NR 2) programme, said Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil on Sunday. He told that by next week, installation of new water pipes at Kampung Sungai Pasir would also be […]
Villagers pledge support to GPS
KUCHING: Residents of Rh Budin Nawek in Sungai Tuyut in Marudi have stated their commitment to work together and support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the villagers gave their commitment because they were confident that their socio-economy would be taken care of. […]
‘I do not interfere’
KUCHING: The appointments of Ketua Kaum (community leader) are based on the choices of the villagers, said Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He stressed that he had never interfered in the appointments nor stop the appointments of community leaders comprising the Tuai Rumah, Ketua Kampung and Kapitan, leaving them to the respective villagers to […]
