Author: Famas

Kapit bids farewell to senior civil servants

KAPIT: The Civil Servants Sports, Recreation and Social Club (Maksak) here organised a grand farewell gathering last Sunday for three senior civil servants. The trio comprised Kapit Division Resident Joseph Belayong Punan, who is retiring; Kapit District Officer Elvis Didit, who has been promoted to Sri Aman Deputy Resident, and

15 JKKKs receive grants totalling RM69,000

KAPIT: Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong presented grants amounting to RM69,000 to 15 Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) along Mujong river and its tributaries under his constituency. He reminded the people to cooperate with the Bukit Mabong District Office and also the various longhouses within their locality.

Support GPS

SRI AMAN: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian has appealed to all Sarawakians to give their undivided support to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and its party candidates in the next state election to ensure continuity of development agenda. He made the call while officiating at “Majlis

Support GPS govt, Kapit told

KAPIT: Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Tapah Ata, has reminded the people of Kapit to show their undivided support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to ensure continuity of the development earmarked for the division. “Several federal projects have been terminated when the new government took over. We

SUPP Kapit pledges support for GPS

KAPIT: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kapit Branch held its executive committee members meeting recently chaired by branch chairman James Ling Thian Ing. Among those present together were deputy chairman Datuk Yong Hua Sying, secretary David Wong, Youth chief Wong Chong Wei, and Women chief Jenny Yii Seek Geok.

Kapit veterans receive praise

KAPIT: Political secretary to the Chief Minister, Nicholas Kudi Jantai, has commended the good work of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) Kapit branch in providing good services to veterans. “The handing out of cash assistance to 26 veterans is one of the services rendered to members who deserve

Roadmap to accelerate progress

KAPIT: Over fifty heads of departments and elected representatives throughout Kapit Division attended a two-day lab programme “Kapit Divisional Strategic Transformation Plan 2020 to 2025” held at Klagan Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on June 20 to 21. According to Kapit Deputy Resident (Development) Galong Luang, the strategic transformation plan was

Rumah Sekudan to host LA 21 community programme

KAPIT: Kapit District Council is all set to organise its first Community Development and Local Agenda (LA) 21 Programme for this year. To be held at Rumah Sekudan at Sungai Pelagus, Batang Rajang from June 28 to 29 June, the programme is targeted at the Pelagus Zone. Chairing a committee

Kapit Catholic church marks end of Gawai Dayak

KAPIT: A ‘ngiling bidai’ to mark the end of Gawai Dayak was performed at St Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic church here. The ‘ngiling bidai’ was also an opportunity for the Catholic faithful comprising various ethnic groups to celebrate together and further strengthen ties. Among the activities held were a children’s

RM270,500 for 25 JKKKs

KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has presented grants amounting to RM270,500 to some 25 longhouse Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) under his constituency. The presentation ceremony was held at Rumah Ibi Anak Saoh, Batu Labang, Sungai Katibas during a recent “meet-the-people’ session and Gawai visit.