Author: Alwin Lawrence

People believe in sincere leaders

MATU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) victory in 76 seats out of 82 contested in the last state election proves that the people, especially in Matu, believe in the sincere and honest leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity

Local solutions key to tackling climate change

KUCHING: One of the major challenges when it comes to climate change is that it is a global phenomenon that requires local solutions. “That is why we must examine how political, economic, cultural, and religious factors interact with climate change issues, and why everyone must participate in the fight,” said

Six-month wait to teach comes to nought

KUCHING: A six-month wait for the outcome of interviews to serve as government-salaried contract teachers has ended on a disappointing note for many candidates from Sarawak. It was widely expected that the issue of teacher shortage in Sarawak all this while would be resolved with the inclusion of such teachers.

CCTV aids in solving theft at laundry

DALAT: Thanks to the diligence and fast action of the local police, the theft case at a laundrette here is considered solved. The suspects in the Grace Light Dobi theft on the morning of June 1 were detained – less than 24 hours after a report was lodged at the

Rep keeps focus on human capital

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine wants the youth here to be educated either in one form or another as part and parcel of human capital development. He said it is therefore very important that they continue to be educated and given assistance. He said the various programmes should be strengthened

Source of knowledge on the community

OYA: The Melanau Heritage Gallery here will become a source of knowledge on the community as it connects with the early history of the local community. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi commended Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for her efforts and perseverence in the development of the gallery. “We

Aggressive wild monkeys make villagers fearful

MATU: A woman at Kampung Tian Hilir here reported that she and her family were rudely awaked from their sleep when her father screams for help for their living room. “Who and what bit me?” she heard her father shouted. Zarina Zakaria, 36, rushed to investigate and saw her 63-year-old

Inform authorities of monkey attacks, Kampung Tian Hilir Matu folk advised

MATU: Residents of Kampung Tian Hilir Matu, who have been suffering attacks from monkeys recently, are advised to inform the authorities and state the locations of the incidents. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said cooperation was needed for the

No reports of goods shortage in Mukah so far

MUKAH: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah head Salihin Den says there have been no reports on the shortage of essential goods in the division thus far. “There are no complaints about the lack of essential goods for Gawai, everything is guaranteed to be adequate. “At the

Special prayers for Wesak Day, Teachers’ Day

MUKAH: The Mukah Buddhist Association (PBM) held a special prayer ceremony at SJKC Chong Boon here in conjunction with Wesak Day and Teachers’ Day. PBM chairman Ho Kian Eong said they were pleased to have been given the opportunity to play a part in the celebration. “The Mukah District Education