JKKKs in Marudi get MRP funds
KUCHING: Several Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) in the Marudi constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds from assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. JKKK Rh Jantan Sg Bakas, JKKK Rh Thomas Tan Sg Temam, JKKK Rh Anthony Kedit Loagan Manuk received RM20,000 while JKKK Rh Ali received 15,000, JKKK Rh Embuas; RM10,000 and JKKK […]
JKKKs not responsible for project funds
KUCHING: The Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) are only responsible for monitoring Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) not their funding. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil explained that the allocated funds for the projects would be handed over to agencies such as the District Offices of the villages/longhouses or their […]
Local government is under State List: Penguang
KUCHING: The Sarawak government reaffirmed its stand that matters pertaining to local government are under the State List of the Federal Constitution. Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil in a statement today said, “Any federal policies relating to local government do not bind the State of Sarawak. “As for matters on housing, we […]
Community education and engagements better
KUCHING: The issue of drunk driving will be tackled more appropriately and effectively through a soft approach of community education and engagements, said Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He was commenting on the recent call by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) recently to suspend all productions, sales, and businesses of […]
Don’t go visiting
KUCHING: The public is urged to observe the ‘no visiting’ policy during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. The policy is part of the rules set by the state government and the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to contain the spread of Covid-19. Last Sunday, Kuching Division Bidayuh community leader, Temenggong Austin […]
Good road network critical
KUCHING: Good road networks are essential towards uplifting the standard of living of the people particularly in the rural areas, said Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. This would provide better access to education, health facilities, marketing of agricultural produce and many more, he said in a statement yesterday. Penguang, […]
New coalition will not affect state
KUCHING: Freedom of religion is one of the autonomies which the state government continues to uphold without any compromise. “In this regard, the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is our powerful guardian and therefore, we should not gamble our future and be unnecessarily emotional in trying our luck by supporting any new entity which has not […]
First Penan penghulu hosts Penguang
MARUDI: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil yesterday paid a Christmas visit to Rumah John Mat (Rumah Penghulu Larek Mat). Playing host was Penghulu Larek, the first Penan penghulu in Beluru district. Penguang also met up with village chief John Mat, who was only recently appointed Ketua Kaum. While there, the […]
