Residents hold out for fair compensation
DEVELOPMENTS undertaken by government are often celebrated as the path to progress, promising a better future for all. The journey of societal advancement is however rarely a smooth ascent, instead, it meanders through valleys of compromises and trade-offs. The same holds true for the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan, the Sarawak government’s largest project with an […]
Police prepared at all times, Samarahan police chief tells his men
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rapid economic and social development taking place in the district requires the police to enhance their capabilities and strategies to deliver their services effectively. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said Kota Samarahan is quickly emerging as a developing district, therefore the police force needs to be ready at all times […]
Tai Poo Association is now 101 years old
KUCHING: The Tai Poo community here has been urged to continue the spirit of their forefathers who were into social development. Its chairwoman Lo Siew Fung said this included continuing to contribute to the preservation and development of Tai Poo culture and Chinese education. “The Tai Poo Association is now 101 years old, and we […]
Fatimah explains the state’s unity agenda
KUCHING: Socio-political unity has to be constantly promoted and maintained as it will not happen automatically. This truth, which forms part of the country’s building foundation, was reiterated yesterday. Why? To get the point across and reinforce it in the hearts and minds of the people, especially the younger generation, said the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, […]
More public toilets in Telok Melano to meet visitor needs
SEMATAN: The Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to build new public toilets at Kampung Telok Melano here was undertaken after taking into account the increase in visitors. “Under the RTP, we have approved a grant totalling RM200,000 for this. “I hope that the villagers will form a committee to maintain the new toilets and the existing […]
Sarawak launches case studies on social issues
KUCHING: The state government through the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry is collaborating with Unimas Holdings Sdn Bhd to conduct case studies on issues pertaining to social development and urbanisation in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the strategic collaboration for the two social case studies would provide evidence-based inputs […]
Shell Malaysia to improve social development in state
KUCHING: International oil and gas company, Shell Malaysia, will continue to help improve social development in Sarawak. Its Social Performance manager Iris Soh Hui Hsuen said the Shell Malaysia Sustainable Development Grants enabled the oil and gas player to engage with local non-government organisations. “Shell Malaysia would like to thank the state government for […]
