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Author: Duwin Udih

Projects worth RM2.28m approved for Tellian

MUKAH: Various projects worth RM2.28 million mostly under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) have been approved in Tellian constituency last year. The approved projects were under the jurisdiction of the Kampung Tellian penghulu, who oversees Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu), Kampung Seri Tellian (Tellian Tengah) and Kampung Tellian Tradisi. According

New pharmacy opens in Mukah

MUKAH: A new pharmacy opened in town on Monday and this is good news for the people in Mukah division as this would provide more choices for them. Ting Pharmacy is strategically located in the Mukah New Township Phase Two and its pharmacist, identified only as Sia, said the outlet

Aid continues for fire victims

BALINGIAN: Victims of recent fires in Kampung Lintang here and in Kampung Mateding Kecil in Mukah continue to receive donations from caring citizens and  from two non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Kampung Penakub Bazaar Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and Neighbourhood Watch (KRT) on May 17 handed over their donations to

Old wooden Tellian bridge to be replaced

MUKAH: The old wooden bridge crossing Sungai Tellian at Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here will be replaced with a new one. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said it would be built using this year rural transformation programme (RTP) fund. Costing RM250,000, the bridge project will be implemented by the Drainage

New SK Kampung Tellian building is ready

MUKAH: The new Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian building here is completed.  It is learned that the school administration moved into the new building about two weeks ago. It is also learned that the pupils and teachers will be moving in when schools nationwide reopen after the Covid-19 situation improves.

A quiet affair for eateries

MUKAH: It has been a quiet affair for many eating outlets here nowadays as not many customers are seen patronising the premises following a no dine-in order issued by the authorities which was in effect from May 12. New Sarawak Tribune found that since the order was enforced, eateries were

Business as usual at old Mukah airport

MUKAH:  It was business as usual at the old airport here on Wednesday pending the official commencement of the completed new Mukah airport. The existing airport is located about three kilometres from Mukah town. Today, the old airport was quiet except for the occasional sound of a Twin Otter taking

Fire victims receive aid

BALINGIAN:  Victims of two recent fire incidents here and in Mukah received aid from the Federation of Melanau Association Sarawak (PPMS) and Saberkas Balingian branch (SB). PPMS executive committee (exco)member Abdul Yakub Arbi, who is also chairman of Mukah Melanau Association (PMM) and SB, handed over the aid to the

Matu trader compounded RM100 for not displaying price tag

MUKAH: A trader in Matu near here was compounded RM100 on the spot for failing to display pink price tag on Grade B eggs offered for sale during the implementation of Raya Puasa 2021 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP). The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Mukah branch

Fire victims given assistance

MUKAH: Victims of Monday fire tragedy in Kampung Mateding near here on Tuesday received aid from Mukah Parliament and Balingian constituency Service Centres as well as other contributors. They received aid such as food items, basic necessities and cash. Mukah Parliament Service Centre officer Almahakim Norshidi who represented Deputy Minister