LCDA reaches out to support fire victims in Kpg Bintawa Ulu
KUCHING (June 12): The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) extended assistance to two families affected by a recent fire in Kampung Bintawa Ulu, under its annual LCDA Prihatin initiative.
The initiative, themed 'From the Community, To the Community', is part of LCDA's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and underscores the agency's continued commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.
'The programme places a strong focus on social well-being and aims to deliver tangible, positive impact to local communities,' LCDA said in a statement yesterday.
As part of the latest outreach effort, LCDA contributed cash donations to help ease the burden of two fire victims ― Delima Juni, 53, and Norliza Bahari, 51 ― whose homes were destroyed in the incident.
The contribution was handed over by an LCDA representative on behalf of the agency's general manager during a visit to Kampung Bintawa Ulu yesterday.
LCDA reaffirmed its dedication to supporting affected communities in times of hardship and pledged to continue providing targeted aid through its CSR efforts across Sarawak.
Also present were local community leaders, including Penghulu Lahan Sabu, Kampung Bintawa Hilir Chief Tahir Kassim, Kampung Bintawa Tengah Chief Sidek Kassim, members of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), and LCDA officers. fire Kampung Bintawa Ulu LCDA lead Prihatin
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Express
15 hours ago
- Daily Express
Open hall for folks after 40 years
Published on: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Published on: Wed, Aug 20, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Rafie (fifth from right) symbolically handing over the completed Kampung Menggitom Baru open hall project to Masrudin. KENINGAU: The decades-long wait of Kampung Menggitom Baru residents to have an open hall has finally come to an end, after more than 40 years. The facility, built through the efforts of Bingkor Assemblyman Datuk Robert Tawik @ Nordin, was officially handed over to the villagers through the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Chairman, Masrudin Abd Halim. Advertisement The handover ceremony was officiated by Keningau District Council Deputy Chairman Rafie Robert, who represented Robert, who is also State Assistant Minister of Public Works. With the completion of the hall, over 400 villagers are set to benefit. The open hall is expected to serve as a hub for community activities, meetings, youth programmes, cultural events and official village functions. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
19 hours ago
- The Star
Vibrant flag display in New Villages
Point of pride: Choo (right) showing some of the 150 Jalur Gemilang that his committee had put up along the main roads of Bukit Merah Chinese New Village. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star IPOH: The Bukit Merah Chinese New Village here is proudly adorned with the colours of the Jalur Gemilang, with over 150 flags hoisted ahead of National Day. Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) chairman Choo Choon Kee said its members began raising the flags last Friday and Saturday, focusing on main areas such as the market street, road junctions and the two arch entrances to the village. 'The flags are placed at prominent spots so that everyone can feel the spirit of Merdeka. 'The committee spent up to RM3,000 last year. This year, we received funds from the Housing and Local Government Ministry to buy the flags and poles, and pay for installation,' he said when met at the village yesterday. Choo said villagers were also encouraged to display the Jalur Gemilang outside their homes – there are over 1,000 houses in the village. 'We also remind them to display the national flag properly,' he said, adding that checks are made on the flags daily. Choo said strong winds and occasional vandalism pose challenges, but the committee has been quick to repair or replace damaged flags. He said the flags are placed in straight rows along the roads. 'This is about showing unity and pride. Every flag we put up carries that spirit,' he said. Over at the Changkat Kinding Chinese New Village near here, the JPKK began putting up the Jalur Gemilang at the start of the month. Its chairman Wong Chin Siang said about 10 flags have been hoisted at the main entrance of the village, adding that more would be added during a community gathering aimed at strengthening unity among villagers. 'SJK (C) Changkat Kinding in the village is also actively involved, with flags prominently displayed on their grounds. 'While some flags are distributed through parliamentary allocations, many families choose to buy their own. 'There are about 92 houses here and we encourage all to put up the Jalur Gemilang to showcase their pride,' he added. Meanwhile, Villager Lee Ah Lek, 85, is continuing a lifelong tradition of raising the Jalur Gemilang with pride. The ex-farmer has been doing so every year since his youth. On Aug 3, he bought a flag for RM6.50 and hung it outside his home. 'This is my country which I will always love,' he declared.
The Star
06-08-2025
- The Star
Gold diggers ruin livelihood of farmers
THE once nutrient-rich soil surrounding a tributary in Besut, Terengganu, has been left riddled with holes as many trespass in search of gold. Harian Metro reported that Kampung Bukit Tasik Apal is affected the most as the heavily disturbed soil has resulted in some villagers' crop trees toppling over due to soil erosion. Village Development and Security Committee chairman Ibrahim Jusoh said they first noticed illegal gold digger activity in 2020 and it has worsened since. 'Outsiders have frequently been seen entering the river to pan for gold and despite issuing warnings, they ignored us. 'The land in question is designated as agricultural land with registered landowners. They do not allow their land to be used for gold panning as it can ruin the soil structure in their orchards,' he said. Ibrahim said the gold prospecting is focused along a 100m stretch of the tributary with many crops planted along the river having fallen over as a result. 'They have also been digging the soil and shifting river rocks, causing movement in the soil structure. 'We are concerned that if these stubborn individuals continue their activities, it could pose safety risks to the villagers,' he said. > Despite having pristine, calm waters, the ever-present danger of jellyfish at Pantai Teluk Senangin in Segari, Perak, has left even local residents fearful of going for a dip, Kosmo! reported. Local resident Mohd Razak Yatim, 46, said despite having lived nearby for decades, he has never swam there due to jellyfish. 'Even if we come to this beach, it's just to enjoy the sea breeze. Anyone who is daring enough to swim is welcome to do so, as there are no restrictions,' he said. The daily reported that other frequent local beach-goers also shared experiences of being stung keeping them out of the water. More than 30 participants of the Teluk Senangin Open Water Swim 2025 competition held last week were reported to have been stung by jellyfish. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
