105 in Batang Sadong cast their ballots
SIMUNJAN: A total of 105 early voters for the Batang Sadong parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15) cast their ballots at 8am today (Nov 15). According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the early voters for the constituency were policemen and they cast their ballots at the Simunjan […]
170 tons of e-waste collected in campaign
KUCHING: About 170.5 tons of electrical and electronic waste has been collected so far this year in a government effort to combat climate change. The Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) Collection Campaign here was launched on April 23 by Kuching South City Council Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng in conjunction with the Earth Day celebration. […]
Kampung Ampungan project ready
SERIAN: Kampung Ampungan agricultural and fishing shed can now be utilised by locals here after being completed recently. The project, worth RM100,000 has been allocated under the 2021 Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund and began implementation on Nov 24, 2021. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk […]
Tatau longhouse residents receive loan facility of RM30k per door
TATAU: A total of 43 doors of longhouses in the Tatau district here have received the loan facility of Longhouse Loan Scheme (SPPRP) amounting to RM30,000 per door. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, political secretary to the Sarawak Premier Edwin Banta said of the 43 doors, 15 doors comprised […]
MRP grants given to 24 in Serembu
BAU: Grants were given to 24 recipients in Serembu under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) initiative. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh presented cheques to the recipients, who included the Women’s Bureau (RM7,000), schools (RM10,000), while clubs, associations and the Village Development and Security Committee received RM10,000 in total. Miro […]
New bridge and hall for Kpg Sangai Mawang, part of gov’t rural transformation efforts
SERIAN: Rural areas in Sarawak are benefiting from the government’s aggressive rural transformation programmes. One such area is Kampung Sangai Mawang where its residents are now enjoying facilities like a new bridge and a hall completed under the Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) scheme. “Social amenities such as the newly built hall will enable residents to […]
1,000 tengadak fry released in pond
KUCHING: A total of 1,000 tengadak fry donated by the Semenggok Inland Fisheries Centre, Department of Agriculture were released in the Sarawak Botanic Garden pond, on Friday. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the programme was a corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity planned by the Sarawak Government Servants Welfare and Sport […]
Sebuyau fire victims receive assistance
SEBUYAU: The state and federal governments have channelled assistance to the families of the fire victims in Sebuyau town which happened on August 6. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in its news report said the handover of the assistance channelled through the Sarawak Social Welfare Department was presented by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi […]
Women empowerment in nation-building
LINGGA: The government recognises the contribution of women in the nation’s development process. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said it is shown through the opening of wider opportunities by the government to give them space to venture into the economic, social and political […]
24-hour power supply for 10 longhouses
SELANGAU: The residents of 10 longhouses in Jalan Sungai Arang and Tanjong Taroh can now heave a sigh of relief as they now get to enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that previously, the residents only depended on generators or diesel electricity generators. In this regard, the people in Jalan […]
