Author: Duwin Udih

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

Kampung Lintang fire victims receive food aid

BALINGIAN: Victims of a recent fire in Kampung Lintang here received aid from Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Thursday (May 13). They contributed cash and food aid to the fire victims. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) Mukah staff Haffizul Abdul Halim, who represented Abdul

Fire devours three houses

BALINGIAN: It was a bleak Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2021 for the families involved when three houses were completely burnt down in a fire at Kampung Lintang here on Wednesday (May 12). However, the tragedy did not result in any casualty or injury. Mukah district police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau said

High demand for bamboo tubes

MUKAH: Hollowed bamboo tubes were in high demand here in the last few days as Muslims prepared to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.  The bamboo tubes were mainly used to cook lemang (glutinous rice laced with coconut milk and a bit of salt) over open fires. During Raya, lemang is usually

Bubur lambuk distribution in Mukah

MUKAH: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tellian branch distributed 1,000 packets of bubur lambuk to13 mosques and surau here recently. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo (centre) handed over the contribution to representatives of the recipients during a simple ceremony.

Village to have futsal court soon

BALINGIAN: Kampung Kuala Balingian here will soon have its own futsal court as the site for the proposed project is being prepared. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the court would benefit the local youth, the village development and security committee (JKKK) and other committees. He visited the site of

Move to control price of essential goods

MUKAH: The festive season maximum price scheme (SHMMP) 2021 was implemented as a move to control the increase in price of essential goods during the fasting month of Ramadan and prior to Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration which is expected to fall on May 13. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and

Saberkas members distribute bubur lambuk

MUKAH: Members of Saberkas Tellian branch distributed a total of 1,000 packets of bubur lambuk to mosques and surau here on Friday (May 7). The event was organised by Saberkas Tellian in collaboration with Mukah Parliament Youth Organisation and Mukah District Anti-drug Squad. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said the contribution

Ramadan fund of RM12k for mosques, surau

DALAT: A total of RM12,000 was contributed to mosques and surau here to assist them in carrying out religious activities during the fasting month of Ramadan. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed over the contributions to four mosques and six surau during

Jab registration in Mukah ‘quite high’

MUKAH: The number of people who have registered for Covid-19 vaccine in this district is quite high, said Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. However, he did not give any estimated figure when making random comparison with other areas in Sarawak. Nevertheless, he called on the people here in his constituency