Author: Duwin Udih

Association donates cash widow of late fireman

MUKAH:  Mukah Buddhist Association donated RM4,430 to the widow of the late Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel here on Thursday (Dec 31). Association chairman Ho Kian Eong handed over the donation to Andriana Francis Swee, 49, at her residence in Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here. Andriana’s late husband,

Slow down on yellow lines

MUKAH: Yellow lines painted across certain section of the roads here mean something to some road users as it is part of the road safety measures implemented by the authorities. However, others took it for granted and did not slow down their vehicles while going through the lines. Road users

No offences by traders

MUKAH:  There was no report from consumers on traders flouting the laws so far in conjunction with the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for Christmas 2020 in Mukah division. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Mukah branch chief Salihin Den said no offences were committed by

New buildings not ready for operation

MUKAH: Pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian here may have to wait until March next year to use the new buildings although 2021 school session will begin on Jan 20. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said it is learned that SK Kampung Tellian new buildings would be operational only sometimes

New mural on retaining wall

MUKAH: A new mural was created at quite an unfamiliar place here and thanks to four local artists for their effort in producing the impressive artworks. It measures about 2 metres high and 30 metres long, and located at one side of the retaining wall of Jalan Mukah-Balingian. Led by Benedict

Residents hold double celebration

MUKAH: Kampung Penakub Bazaar residents gathered and celebrated Christmas and New Year 2021 in their own way at the bazaar here on Sunday (Dec27). It was a very simple but meaningful double celebration for the small bazaar residents, comprising Chinese, Melanau and others. The event was organised by the Kampung

3,845 monthly aid recipients in Mukah

MUKAH: There are 3,845 monthly aid recipients of various categories in Mukah division who are registered with the Welfare Department from January to December this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the government had spent RM14.34 million to help them during

Silent night for Mukah

MUKAH: It was a quiet and peaceful Christmas here on Friday as there was no crime to report. Mukah district police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau confirmed that there no cases were reported on Christmas day, which he told New Sarawak Tribune via WhatsApp today. Meanwhile, Christmas was celebrated on a

Over RM176 mln given out to 52,785 recipients

DALAT: The Sarawak Welfare Department has spent a total of RM176.35 million on 52,785 monthly aid recipients from January to December this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said of the total, RM78.973 million was for a total of 20,332 aged individuals.

Petanque screams entrance at PMU

MUKAH: The game of petanque has started making its presence at Politeknik Mukah (PMU), here. Recently, a total of 42 PMU management, academic and non-academic staff attended a petanque clinic held at the polytechnic. It was organised by PMU Sports Recreation Club (Kesures); Sports, Co-curriculum and Culture Department (JSKK) and