17-05-2025
RM1.16 mln MRP grants empower 108 community groups in Miri
Lee (fourth right) joins the representatives of the receiving bodies for a group photo.
MIRI (May 18): An allocation totalling RM1.16 million from the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant has been channelled to 108 community organisations here.
This funding is part of a continued effort to support grassroots initiatives that promote unity, wellbeing, and public service.
Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin presented the allocations yesterday morning, highlighting that the annual grants are intended to empower local groups in meaningful public service and activities that strengthen social cohesion.
'These organisations play an essential role in promoting unity and inclusivity among our multiracial and multireligious communities.
'This funding recognises their contributions and encourages them to continue serving the local community,' he said.
The grants were awarded to community development and safety committees (JKKKs), mosques, suraus, parent-teacher associations (PTAs), and school management boards.
Also receiving the support were cultural and ethnic societies, welfare and social service groups, sports and hobby clubs, professional and trade associations, and youth organisations.
These organisations, Lee emphasised, are key to advancing Sarawak's vision of inclusive growth.
'We are all children of Sarawak. Regardless of our race or background, we can enjoy harmony and move Sarawak forward together,' he said.
The minister also encouraged the public to uphold the state's values of tolerance and shared celebration, especially during cultural and religious festivities.
Reiterating the state government's people-focused approach, Lee highlighted complementary initiatives such as education subsidies, housing support, and healthcare programmes aimed at uplifting communities across the board.
'These community-level grants are another way of ensuring development reaches everyone, no matter how remote,' he said. lead Lee Kim Shin miri MRP
