Ministry setting up PwD communications unit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is setting up a Communications Unit for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), which will be led by a member of the community, said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said that this was being done to ensure that the principle of inclusivity is always practised and that no […]
PWD Tender Notice
Action taken on Kuching High landslip
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has taken immediate action to rectify the landslip problem that occurred at SMK Kuching High recently. MBKS said the exposed area would be covered to reduce further water seepage and also to reduce the carriageway and path surface runoff to flow away from the area. While precautionary measures […]
Communications ministry to empower PwD welfare, facilities
KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Communication Unit by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will enable the voice of the group to be heard and their welfare to be protected. The Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) George Thomas in welcoming the move said the […]
35,000 disabled registered in state
KUCHING: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was yesterday, is a day for all as disabilities are part of the human conditions, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Local Government and Housing Minister said over 35,000 persons with disabilities are registered with the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS). “Many are also […]
JKM monthly allowance to be increased to rm1,000 immediately
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will immediately implement the proposal for the Social Welfare Department (JKM) monthly assistance of between RM200 and RM300 be increased to RM1,000. Prime Minister Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that he would ensure that, under the caring government, eligible recipients of the assistance will have the same opportunities to […]
Road closure from Oct 5 to 9
KUCHING: Road users are advised to take note of the road closure at the Mile 7 interchange from Oct 5 to 9. The Public Works Department (PWD) in a notice, told that the main routes (at the interchange) will be temporarily closed from 10pm to 5am. This is to allow the beam launching activity […]
Public yearn for city’s second hospital
KUCHING: The public are hoping that Petra Jaya Hospital would get completed soon. Last Monday (August 24), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, revealed that the tender for the previously abandoned hospital project is currently being evaluated with the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (SST) scheduled for January next year. “Work to complete […]
Meet up on project implementation soon
KUCHING: The Works Ministry together with Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) will meet up with the contractors of Pan Borneo Highway work packages soon to deliberate on the project’s implementation, particularly on safety and maintenance works. Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof noted that there were complaints from members of the public on the condition […]
KWB’s general manager passes away
KUCHING: It was heartbreaking news to those who personally knew Mohamad Sabari Shakeran, the Kuching Water Board (KWB) general manager who passed away on Monday night (July 6). Sources confirmed that he passed away at the age of 56 in Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) around 9.30pm. It is believed that Sabari collapsed suddenly when he […]
