Work in tandem with development strategies
BY INDUN SILONG KUCHING: Youths must strive to work in tandem with the development strategies of the state government to ensure that Sarawak achieves developed status by 2030. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is because the youth play an important role in determining the future of Sarawak. […]
Delighted locals look forward with hope
DALAT: The people here are generally optimistic about the New Year. As such they are hopeful and expectant that 2021 would see the implementation of some more projects that have been proposed for this district. They are hopeful partly because this year also marks the beginning of the 12th five-year Malaysia Plan (RMK12:2021-2025). It is […]
KGC beneficiaries get incentives from ministry
KUCHING: Eight beneficiaries of Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders received Death Benefit Assistance (BIK) incentives amounting to RM3,000 from the Ministry of Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Child Development (KWKPK). The handover ceremony was officiated at by Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Assistant Minister of Community Welfare cum ADUN N32 Simanggang on Thursday at the […]
KKM to bear all cost of Covid-19 screening, quarantine for returning teachers to Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The health ministry (KKM) will fully bear the costs of Covid-19 screening for teachers, lecturers and their family members who are returning to Sabah and Sarawak for duty, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the costs of quarantine for this group of people who are returning to Sarawak […]
Now a good time to buy houses
KUCHING: Now is a good time for Sarawakians to buy houses if they have steady employment and income. This was pointed out by Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “With the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) which offers a minimum of 10 percent discount of the approved […]
Financial aid readily available for sports activities
ASAJAYA: The state government is ready to provide financial assistance for constituents here to participate in sports activities such as obstacle races held throughout the state. Speaking at the Sports Carnival New Talent Search 2021 closing ceremony at Asajaya Sports Complex, here, Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he noticed the popularity for […]
Political stability key to progress
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan hoped to see continuous political stability under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. This will ensure that the priorities in developing the state can be pursued when the 12th Malaysia Plan (12 MP) begins, he pointed out. “As the elected representative for Balai Ringin, I […]
Getting more youth to own businesses
MIRI: The state government has always encouraged the youth in Sarawak to start their own businesses, said Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin. Speaking at the 2020 Sarawak Startup Entrepreneurs’ Competition for Sarawakian entrepreneurs today, he said since 2018, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has been implementing many policies, including venture […]
Progress needs stable government, skilled leaders
KUCHING: Sarawak needs a stable government and experienced or skilled leaders to continue developing. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said experienced leaders could be found in the present Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government. “We are lucky we have Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the chief minister and his team of Cabinet members […]
Recipients to put grants to good use
BINTULU: The recipients of the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants in the Jepak constituency here are grateful to the state government for the assistance allocated to them. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip had presented an MRP grant of RM227,500 to 31 recipients representing clubs, associations and non-governmental organisations […]
