Smaller Petros LPG cylinders easier to transport
KUCHING: For the first time, the rural people will soon be able to use modern fuel for cooking – switching from wood, charcoal, dung and other traditional fuels to use liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The gas will both change and improve their livelihood, said State Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “With the […]
Pupils can benefit from offline learning
KUCHING: Alternative platforms that do not require internet connection could be utilised for learning in view of the closure of schools. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said this in response to many students in rural areas who are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection. He pointed out […]
Over RM600k allocated for MRP in Kakus
TATAU: Cheques amounting to RM618,775 for Minor Rural Project (MRP) 2020 in N60 Kakus constituency had been disbursed to 45 associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) of longhouses on Thursday. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai urged the recipients to use the MRP grants wisely for […]
State engages military to transport food supply
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is making all efforts to ensure that food supply is enough and reaches particularly the remote rural areas. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he understands some of the remote areas have their food supply disrupted during the movement control order (MCO), and the state government is getting […]
