Putrajaya to fund longhouse upgrades in Sarawak
KAPIT: The federal government will provide allocations for the purpose of upgrading longhouses across Sarawak to ensure the rural community enjoys a standard of living comparable to urban areas. After making an announcement on approving RM1 million to upgrade Richard Engking’s longhouse here, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will […]
Keep fostering unity, helping community, Dayak bodies told
SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been doing an excellent job in safeguarding the welfare of the Dayak community, particularly those living in urban areas. According to the Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, SDNU, along with Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), have been actively committed to assisting the Dayak community. “Sibu SDNU […]
Local councils urged to improve service on flood prevention
KUCHING: Local councils are urged to improve their service and basic infrastructures related to flood and rubbish collection in urban areas. Special Assistant to DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong said that it is unacceptable that problems like flooding and rubbish collection in urban areas exist especially in this day and age. “On […]
MPP to have new building, says Dr Sim
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to build a new council building for Padawan Municipal Council at Batu 12, Semenggok Jalan Kuching-Serian here, said Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the building, which costs RM60 million with an area of 20 acres was approved by the government as appreciation for the hard […]
Items worth RM4mln seized so far
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has seized items worth more than RM4 million and issued compounds amounting to RM310,375, from Jan 1 up to Oct 8 this year. According to a press statement issued, KPDNHEP has recorded 805 cases of errant traders including 22 cases investigated under the Anti-Profiteering and […]
Centre to bridge digital gap
MIRI: The selection of Long Lama library as one of the 42 digital community centres in Sarawak, will no doubt help bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas. Having said this, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau opined that the centre would help rural folks, especially youths, gain knowledge and acquire skills relevant in today’s […]
Be daring and innovative
KUCHING: Entrepreneurs need to be daring and innovative, especially those operating in urban regions where there is greater competition, said Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais. He said that while the market was certainly larger in cities such as Kuching, it could also be fussier […]
Promise fulfilled, says Abang Jo
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has fulfilled his promise to provide free school bus service for students in urban areas, starting with about 30 schools in the Kuching-Padawan area. “We want to help our people, especially those in the low-income group. With this programme, we can reduce their burden in paying […]
