Author: Alwin Lawrence

Bintulu Port makes them happy

BALINGIAN: A back-to-school programme for the students of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Balingian and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua Balingian was held as part of Bintulu Port Authority’s (LPB) and LPB Sports and Recreational Club’s (KSRK) corporate social responsibility (CSR) last Friday. According to LPB board of directors

New Year present for future generations

MUKAH: As a New Year present, residents of Jemoreng received eight Tabika Kemas buildings which were officially opened by Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya. The eight new tabika involved Kampung (Kg) Igan, Rumah Panjang (Rh) Gangga Bruan Besar Matu, Loba Balu Matu, Kg Sekaan Besar Matu, Kg Jemoreng Matu,

Powerboat Fest Dec 27- 28

DALAT: A Powerboat Festival will be held here from Dec 27 to 28 in conjunction with this year’s Christmas celebration. Organised by Medong PowerBoat Club (KBLMD), it has received the support of and contribution from Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.    According to the event’s coordinator Patrick Ibul, the

100 pct water supply by 2025

KUCHING: Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) and Ministry of Utilities are committed to distributing water to remote areas which have not received clean and safe water through the Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (Sawas) project. According to JBALB’s Corporate Communications and Customer Service Unit, Sawas project Phase 1 Package 3

Sarawak designers take part in Selangor Fashion Week

KUCHING: The recently concluded Selangor Fashion Week 2019 (SFW) was a great opportunity to showcase Sarawak’s top talents and fashion products. According to Anna Sue Couture founder Sharifah Suzana Wan Shukran, SFW 2019 was a platform for local designers to showcase their brands to fashion enthusiasts and enhance networking in

Educational anti-drug programme held

MUKAH: A ‘One-stop Committee to Address Drugs and Substance Abuse (OSC MIDS)’ programme was held at Dewan Suarah Mukah last Tuesday. It was aimed at providing detailed information on awareness of and deterrence pertaining to drug abuse and drugs-related law enforcement. It was attended by more than 280 participants comprising

Be grateful for MRP funds

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the people of Dalat should be grateful for the modern facilities that they are enjoying. She said these facilities are the result of the state government’s relentless effort in helping the people. Fatimah said

60 pct kidney patients suffer from diabetes

KUCHING: Statistics suggest that 60 per cent of kidney patients also suffer from diabetes, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said that the state government had taken steps to provide special aid to needy kidney patients, particularly in the B40 and

Commitment recognised

MUKAH: The Most Outstanding Award for ‘Mantap’ and ‘Betul’ was presented to Abdul Razif Ahmad as the King while the Queen was Kessy Enting. The award was presented by Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) director Dullah Muluk and wife Masniah Abidin, during the inaugural ‘PMU Gemilang’ Summit hosted by the polytechnic at

Monitor your children

MUKAH: Parents, guardians and local communities are advised to regularly monitor children’s activities especially throughout this monsoon season to prevent any unwanted events. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is important to prevent incidents such as drowning as the river is