Strong ties crucial between DBKU and community: Fazzrudin

KUCHING: It is important that the local council forms a strong relationship with the community under its jurisdiction, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said in the case of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and the community, it has allowed for smooth implementation and delivery of projects on the ground. “This is because, […]

Ensuring grassroots leaders understand their responsibilities

SIBU: The Ketua Kaum or community leaders (KMKK) and Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) courses are good in ensuring grassroots leaders understand their responsibilities. “We are aware that the role of KMKK and JKKK is not easy. This is why the state government through the district office and the resident’s office are trying to […]

Ensure people vote, community leaders urged

KUCHING: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) have been urged to ensure those under their care come out to vote on polling day. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to ensure high voter turnout in the forthcoming state polls. “The higher the turnout, the better […]

Frontliners celebrate under new norm

KUCHING: The year 2021 marks the second consecutive year that Labour Day is celebrated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who work as frontliners carry heavy responsibilities in curbing the spread of Covid-19. All parties are urged to adopt the new norms and to always be aware of the important role of every public and private […]

Responsibilities of all MPs remain the same during emergency

KUALA LUMPUR: The position and responsibilities of all Members of Parliament as elected representatives will remain the same during the Proclamation of Emergency period, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun. He said in a statement that this was because the suspension of the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies as announced by Prime Minister […]

Inculcate vital value of integrity and tackling corruption

KUCHING: Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) in the state have been urged to continue to act as frontliners in inculcating the value of integrity and tackling corruption. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said CeIO attached at the respective agencies must ensure the duties and responsibilities carried out by the […]

Contractors told to shape up or ship out

BETONG: Contractors appointed to deliver rural transformation projects (RTPs) here have been reminded to carry out their responsibilities according to schedule. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said this is important in order to ensure the beneficiaries of projects would be able to enjoy their new facilities in time. “These Projek Rakyat involves a lot of […]

Fatimah vows to do her best

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is determined to carry out her duty and responsibilities as an elected representative and a minister for the state. Fatimah, who is also the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief, said that she would also try to balance her duties […]