Use MRP funds well
SIMANGGANG: Every committee must utilise the funds given by the state government appropriately for the benefit of all. Assistant Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis reminded, when handing over minor rural project (MRP) grants to various associations, clubs and organisations here on Friday (Oct 23). A total of RM43,000 was given to eight recipients. […]
Simanggang residents conduct cleanliness activity
SIMANGGANG: Housing residents here gathered for a ‘gotong-royong’ (communal work) organised by the Munggu Sabun Chinese Community Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) recently. Joining them was Assistant Community Wellbeing Minister and Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The programme aimed to create awareness among residents the importance of good hygiene and keeping their surroundings […]
12 given MRP grants worth RM124k
SIMANGGANG: A total RM124,000 minor rural project (MRP) grants were presented to various organisations and associations in Simanggang. The MRP cheques were presented by Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis to 12 organisations at the Simangang Community Service Centre on Tuesday (Oct 13). Among the recipients were Hakka Association Engkilili; the village […]
Do not waste time on opposition politicians
SIMANGGANG: Longhouse folk here have been reminded not to waste time on opposition politicians who are clearly against development and government policies. Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis gave the advice when officiating at an ‘Information On Wheel’ (IOW) programme at Rumah Ringgit Bayang, Ibol Undop here on Sunday (Sep 13). “We are […]
Hospital hopes for 10 specialists
SIMANGGANG: The new Sri Aman Hospital, which has been long awaited by residents around the Sri Aman district, is expected to house 10 full-time specialists upon its completion next year. According to Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, the matter, however, will be decided by the Health Ministry (MoH). “I really hope that MoH will […]
Agriculture Community Outreach Programme attracts 86 participants
SIMANGGANG: Eighty-six participants from eight longhouses joined the Agriculture Community Outreach Programme (AgriCOP) for crop and livestock entrepreneurs. The programme, held at Rumah Thomas Sengkuang Ulu in Sri Aman on Monday (September 7), was graced by Simanggang assemblyman, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. AgriCOP was organised by Sri Aman District Agriculture Office to help crop and […]
State level National Day celebrations in Simanggang
New Sarawak Tribune’s photographer Mohd Alif Noni had a field day in Simanggang and these are some scenes from the Sarawak Unity Walk 2020 held in conjunction with the National Day.
Good infrastructure vital to state’s progress
SIMANGGANG: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak needed an efficient infrastructure system so that it could become a developed state by 2030. He said this when officiating at the state-level “Hari Kebangsaan” (National Day) celebration at Sri Aman Civic Centre in Simanggang on Monday (Aug 31). “That is why the Gabungan […]
Fast-tracking Sri Aman’s development
SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman Development Area (Sada) master plan will be drawn up for a holistic development of the Sri Aman Division. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that development in Sri Aman had become relatively slow compared to other new administrative areas such as Bintulu which has abundant natural resources. For […]
Students receive education aid
SIMANGGANG: Two students in the Sri Aman parliamentary constituency who will be furthering their studies at public higher learning institutions this year received donations from the Pencil Project Welfare Association on Sunday. Association president Norina Umoi Utot said the students Effa Nur Sharmilla Yazid will continue her studies at Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Rajang […]
