10 nursery kids get schoolbags from rep
SRI AMAN: A total of 10 children from the nursery Tabika Kemas Rumah Ringgit received school bags donated by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, the sincere donation was delivered by him personally when officiating at the Back to School […]
42 students receive aid of school uniforms, bags
SIMANGGANG: A total of 42 students from preschool to lower secondary level in the Simanggang area have received special aid in the form of vouchers for school uniforms and school bags. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis was present to hand over the assistance which was organised by the […]
Dotting of lion’s eyes heralds CNY resumption
SIMANGGANG: A dotting of the lion’s eyes ceremony was held to mark the resumption of the Chinese New Year celebration in a big way here following muted observations during the Covid-19 pandemic years. Deputy Minister of Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis and his wife Datin Simba Nalang attended the pre-CNY celebration on Saturday. The […]
35 organisations, clubs receive MRP grants in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: Some 35 organisations and clubs have received Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocations for Simanggang state constituency series 2 for this year with a total amount of RM160,000 yesterday. The handing over of the MRP cheques was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also […]
1,000 pupils take part in Simanggang’s Malaysia Day parade
KUCHING: It was a colourful Malaysia Day celebration as about 1,000 pupils took part in a parade at Simanggang today. The students of SJK (C) Chung Hua Simanggang dressed in various unique and beautiful traditional costumes walked along their school compound while flying the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) high. They were joined along by their […]
Adopt healthy lifestyle
SIMANGGANG: Local residents are reminded to appreciate their health by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Deputy Minister of Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also Simanggang assemblyman, said the community is dealing with a variety of health issues as a result of various diseases. “Therefore, value your health and that of your family, because […]
Stregthening ties and cooperation between party and community
LINGGA: The close ties among party members reflect the ability of a party to serve the community well, says Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. “A Ngiling Tikai ceremony like this can strengthen ties, which in turn reflects the cooperation between party members and the community. “It also symbolises unity,” he said at the Ngiling […]
Firefighters relief hospital patient from excruciating finger pain
SIMANGGANG: Firefighters were called on Tuesday (April 19) to Sri Aman Hospital to remove a ring from a patient’s finger. “We received an emergency call around 12.13pm. A patient in the Psychiatric Ward of Sri Aman Hospital was in pain. “His finger had swollen up due to a ring that could not be removed,” a […]
State government administrative centre in Sri Aman, Kota Samarahan soon
SIMANGGANG: Sri Aman and Kota Samarahan will soon have the State Government Administrative Centre, says Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. The State Secretary said as of now, five divisions—Kuching, Serian, Betong, Mukah and Kapit—had such a centre “So, the addition of Sri Aman and Kota Samarahan will bring together all state government departments and agencies such […]
CM tells what makes Sarawak tick
SIMANGGANG: Sarawak is fortunate because its leaders uphold the principle of being fair to the people regardless of race, religion and background. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was fair to all, including assisting the non-Muslim community. “That is why we have the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). […]
