Author: Alwin Lawrence

Local artists paint 331 metre-long mural

MUKAH: Artistic elements are important in expressing and documenting the cultural, heritage and values that co-exist in the state. These elements were translated onto a 331.1 metre-long mural painted by several artists at the site of the Kaul Kala Dana Festival in Mukah. A group of 20 local artists combined

Dalat thanks the state government

DALAT: BazaarNita and Dalat Waterfront —the latest landmarks in Dalat, the administrative town of the Dalat district in Mukah Division, are also tourist attractions. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the launch of these two projects here on Saturday (Dec 19). In his speech, Abang Johari

Solidarity Park newest Dalat’s attraction

DALAT: There used to be an area in the middle of Dalat town overgrown with tall trees and it was considered horror by some residents passing through the area. But now, thanks to the efforts of the local residents and Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the area has been

B.B. – Batuh Bijanji A.K.A. The Promised Stones

Local animated film wins international award SERIAN: Two Year Five pupils of SK Temong here made history when their animated short film ‘Batuh Bijanji’ (The Promised Stones) won the Best Jury Film Award (Primary School Category) at ‘Festival de Cinema Escolar de Alvorada’ (Fecea) in Brazil. The five minutes and

Organisations, schools in Matu get MRP funds

MATU: Several organisations and schools here have received minor rural project (MRP) funds amounting to RM99,000. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya presented the cheques to the representatives of the respective organisations and schools at a ceremony here recently. The recipients included the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK Agama Igan,

Firefighter killed in crash

MUKAH: A firefighter was killed on his way home when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV at Bestari roundabout here on Wednesday. The victim, Jackery Tuksing, 48, from Kampung Tellian Ulu Mukah, was immediately taken to Mukah Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The State Fire and

Celebrating Deepavali without family

MUKAH: “Of course I miss the Deepavali celebration with my family in my hometown. My mother would apply sesame oil me to cool my body. I miss those moments.” This was Balachandran Jasangar, 31, voicing his yearning as he was supposed to return with his wife Rohini Devi Apparao, 28,

Senior citizen feared drowned

DALAT: A septuagenarian from Kampung Medong Dalat is feared to have drowned in an incident at the Kampung Medong jetty. Dalat police chief DSP Saga Chungat said based on information from a witness, Peter Swiss, the incident occurred around 9am this morning. “The victim, Bri Langer, 77, was initially seen

Kakus farmers seek assistance

SELANGAU: The Women’s Bureau of Rumah Garit here has called on the government through relevant agencies such as the Department of Agriculture and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to resolve bureaucratic problems involving agriculture assistance applications in the Kakus state constituency. Its chairperson Semi Buda said, the applications, which

Life is easier with new bridge

KAPIT: The RM37-million Nanga Mujong Bridge is the link between this town, Baleh Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Dam and over 150 longhouses around the area. Prior to the completion of the cable-stayed bridge, local folk were completely dependent on river transport. Thus, it is no surprise that all of them are