IGAN: People here get all jittery each time they hear about crocodile sightings in the river especially close to the ferry point here and, understandably, lose no time to take action. Two of the reptiles surfaced recently, only to be caught, believed shot, by residents at the ferry point. A
MUKAH: The Simpang Bukut Health Clinic at Jalan Selanggau Mukah was declared open recently, much to the delight of local residents and the surrounding areas. Built at a cost of almost RM5.6 million, the project belonged to the Ministry of Health Malaysia and implemented by the Public Works Department. The
KUCHING: The Bill to add 12 additional races in the Schedule of the Interpretation Ordinance and to give effect to the recent amendment in Clause (6)(a) of Article 161A Federal Constitution on the indigenous races of Sarawak was welcomed by members of the public. The Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was
MUKAH: Last Tuesday, the National Rehabilitation Council (NRC) chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recommended that the government fully open the country’s international borders as early as March 1 and do away with compulsory quarantine. Muhyiddin said the recommendation was an important step to support the country’s economic recovery by
MUKAH: Don’t panic. Chicken egg supply here is enough for everyone. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) branch here gave this piece of advice on Tuesday (Feb 9). Branch chief Salihin Den advised consumers not to go into panic buying as the supply of eggs will always
MUKAH: Parents have expressed their concerns over the government’s recent decision to vaccinate children below 12 years old given that even adults are not completely protected after their immunisation. While most parents are supportive because they view that the administration of the vaccine provides some protection, others are sceptical. Researchers
MUKAH: Several low-lying areas here were inundated with water following a downpour that began on Monday night until early Tuesday (Feb 8). The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported at midnight that the roads were flooded, and Mukah APM officer Capt (APM) Zuriza Sharkawi said the weather had cleared around noon.
KUCHING: A change in the school session has not gone down well with some quarters but the Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) wants parents in particular to give it a chance. Saying while he understood the grievances raised by parents, STU president Adam Prakash Abdullah said children should be given the
MUKAH: The late former Head of State Tun Abang Mohammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng had a way with words, which gave him a demeanor that endeared him to the people, especially to his Melanau community. Sarawak Melanau Welfare Trust Board chairman Datuk Aidan Wing, for one, recalled how he was swept
MUKAH: An unemployed man was arrested for suspected drug abuse here on Saturday. The 35-year-old who is believed to have been using drugs since early this month was detained in front of a house at Desa Merpati, said district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias. “The team found a small
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