Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Many projects underway for Kampung Buntal

KUCHING: Development and infrastructure projects in Kampung Buntal will be implemented under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said there were many projects still under construction through state and federal funds. “As Pantai Damai assemblyman, together with Santubong MP Datuk Seri

Villagers in Kampung Buntal have new bridge

KUCHING: A new bridge has been completed in Kampung Buntal near here to connect the village to a surau. Assistant Minister for Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi inspected the bridge at the village today. “The new bridge will benefit the community here especially when they go to

Bomba recruiting fire officer, auxiliary firefighters

KUCHING: Those interested in joining the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) are urged to apply as full-time fire officer. For the position of Fire Officer Grade KB 19, applicants must have at least a Grade C in Bahasa Melayu in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) or equivalent. The

Couple fined RM1,000 each for violating SOP

BINTANGOR: A husband and wife were compounded RM1,000 each for violating the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The 44-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were detained for riding a motorcycle in town at 9.37am on Monday (March 8). Meradong police chief DSP Sekam Anoi said

Firemen help put out lorry fire

KUCHING: Firemen from Siburan fire station helped to put out a lorry fire at KM31 Jalan Kuching Serian near Seratau intersection on Tuesday night (March 9). They rushed to the scene after receiving a call at 8.26 pm.   The firemen were able to put out the blaze using water

Assemblyman urges constituents to get vaccinated

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang urged the people to take part in the immunisation programme to help fight off the Covid-19 virus in Sarawak. The assemblyman said this at the Kota Samarahan health clinic after he received his first dose of the vaccine today. “We can travel

Naroden allays public fears of vaccine

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public have nothing to worry about the Covid-19 vaccine as it is safe to use, as well as important to health and in battling the deadly virus. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industry Terminal & Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said this after he

276 frontliners receive vaccine

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 276 frontliners in Kota Samarahan received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today (March 6). According to Kota Samarahan health clinic medical officer Dr Wong Kung Yee, these included nurses, health officers, doctors, police officers, and other personnel from various agencies and departments. He also revealed

New U-turnings to ease 7th Mile traffic congestion

KUCHING: New U-turnings under the Pan Borneo Highway flyover at the 7th Mile traffic-light intersection will be made to ease traffic congestion. “I know the road congestion here is pretty bad. So a U-turn road will be constructed under the flyover from Serian to Kuching,” said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)

Clinical trial volunteers speak their minds

BAU: The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine on Feb 24 was a momentous moment in the fight against the deadly virus in Sarawak. On Feb 23, colleagues Jacklin Somi, 32, and Steve Chung, 51, volunteered for the clinical trial of the vaccine at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). “I was