Priority to empowerment of rural development
KUCHING: Development plans in Sarawak will continue to be closely monitored to improve infrastructure in rural areas. “The empowerment of rural development agenda will always be given priority in line with the Rural Development Policy,” said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. He said this in his speech during the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 […]
Public sector empowerment key agenda of PN government
KUCHING: Public sector empowerment is one of the key agendas often emphasised by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the main focus of the government was to ensure the delivery of efficient and people-centric services. “Focus has to be given to efforts to reduce bureaucratic constraints so […]
Pandemic’s restrictions a blessing in disguise
BAU: The various restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the imposition of the movement control order (MCO) since last year have become catalysts for more agricultural activities in villages around this district. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this was due to the limited movements allowed during MCO which posed difficulties in […]
Nanta hopes for increased transport subsidy
KUCHING: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi hopes that the allocation for subsidising the cost of transporting goods to rural areas would be increased in view of the positive feedback from the people concerned. “I received feedback from a few MPs such as Hulu Rajang and Baram MPs. They certainly […]
Awang Tengah lauds budget for rural development
SADONG JAYA: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan welcomed the allocation of RM1.01 billion from the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) for the rural development in Sarawak. He recalled that during the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government’s tenure, the funds allocated for the state were not much compared to those allocated […]
Federal government welcomes proposal to vaccinate rural folk
KUCHING: The federal government is receptive to the state government’s proposal of vaccinating all people in remote locations at once rather than according to phase criteria in an effort to facilitate vaccination in the state’s interior. In saying this, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said very detailed planning had […]
Get help from pepper board, farmers advised
KUCHING: Pepper farmers are urged to apply for assistance from the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB). Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said pepper farmers and stakeholders must be actively involved in order to contribute to the country’s plantation and commodity sector. He said this during the distribution of face masks and hand sanitisers to industry […]
Briefing on Covid-19 vaccination programme in Mukah
MUKAH: A talk on Sarawak Covid-19 vaccination programme was organised by Mukah district office at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here recently and attended by local community leaders. The district office also organised similar briefings at longhouses for tuai rumah (longhouse chiefs) who were unable to attend. The areas covered included Bayan Ulu, Bayan Tasik, Bukit […]
Spare a thought for the deaf during pandemic
KUCHING: Growing up with deaf sisters and playing the role of unofficial sign language interpreter is something Lorraine Mitchelle Jores has been nurtured with since small. To her, learning sign language is necessary in bridging the communication gap with her twin sisters, especially in assisting them on errands such as opening up savings account or […]
Prioritise TV education for Primary One
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) has urged the Education Ministry (MOE) to prioritise education television programmes (TV Pendidikan or TVP) for Primary One students to ensure that they can learn from home more effectively. Its president Ahmad Malie said this particular group of students needed such push because they are not yet capable […]
