Reject PSB, Bawang Assan constituents urged
KUCHING: People in Bawang Assan, especially in the rural areas who are mostly Iban, should reject Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) because its representative has been ineffective in developing the constituency, says a political secretary to the Chief Minister. Charles Chad Nissom said if the same representative had not even solved the problems with basic amenities […]
Rep speaks on what people expect of TVS
BETONG: TVS is expected to broadcast programmes that cover the lives of all communities in Sarawak whether in urban or rural areas, said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. Taking a reality show, which depicts the lives of rural people in Korea as an example, he said the show became popular as it managed to give […]
Items worth RM4mln seized so far
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has seized items worth more than RM4 million and issued compounds amounting to RM310,375, from Jan 1 up to Oct 8 this year. According to a press statement issued, KPDNHEP has recorded 805 cases of errant traders including 22 cases investigated under the Anti-Profiteering and […]
Centre to bridge digital gap
MIRI: The selection of Long Lama library as one of the 42 digital community centres in Sarawak, will no doubt help bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas. Having said this, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau opined that the centre would help rural folks, especially youths, gain knowledge and acquire skills relevant in today’s […]
1,000 delegates converge for Sibu convention
SIBU: More than 1,000 delegates from 25 branches of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will converge here for the central zone mini convention on Saturday. The one-day convention will be held at Kingwood Hotel beginning at 8.30am. PBB president and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will officiate at the event and address […]
Samling Group helps rural communities
MIRI: Responding to urgent needs of several rural communities in Sarawak’s interior, Samling Group of Companies recently sent in emergency teams to rebuild vital roads damaged by heavy rain and flash floods over the last few weeks. For example, after a bridge that connects 91 villages in Baram area, partially collapsed last Sept 8, Samling […]
Start them young
CREATIVE CHILDREN BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Old ways of teaching and learning do not work anymore, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong. A former teacher himself, Manyin stressed that memorisation and regurgitation when sitting for examinations can no longer be applied. “Nurturing children to […]
Samling praised for rural help
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LONG LAMA: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau thanked Samling Group of Companies for its continuous support for communities in his constituency via their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. “Despite its heavy responsibilities, Samling Corporation has always come forward in desperate situations when we, the representatives and longhouse leaders call them for help,” […]
State government to allocate RM9 million
RURAL SCHOOLS WATER SUPPLY BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The state government will allocate RM9 million for repairing and upgrading of water supply for schools in rural areas. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said that about 50 schools statewide are involved with the development so far, and this also […]
GPS ensures development for all communities
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is committed to providing opportunities and development in rural areas to all Sarawakians regardless of race. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who gave this assurance said many of the regional development agencies such as the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA), Highland Development Agency (HDA) […]
