BALINGIAN: Some 620 people from 74 village and development committees (JKKKs) attended a Community Policing Workshop at Balingian sub-district here today. The workshop is timely as the country and the world are currently facing Covid-19 pandemic, said Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. According to him, the committee (JKKK) needs to
DALAT: The Melanau terendak (big sunhat) has undergone a transformation from its traditional use as a headgear into various purposes. The transformation also helped in contributing to the economic development of the local handicraft industry. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said initially,
BALINGIAN: For the first time in history, this year’s three major national celebrations were held under the new normal following the Covid-19 pandemic scare. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the events were Sarawak Day on July 22, National Day (August 31) and last Wednesday, Malaysia Day. According to him,
MUKAH: Some 70 people took part in the Malaysia Day 2020 fun ride here last Wednesday. The fun ride was organised by Kelab Berbasikal Santai Mukah (KBSM) in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebration. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi was present to flag off the event at the Mukah Kaul
FAKE FACE MASKS MUKAH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs office here has so far not received any complaint regarding the quality of face masks sold. Branch chief Salihin Den said the case reported in the print media happened in Peninsular Malaysia. “So far the ministry here has
MUKAH: Politeknik Mukah (PMU) held its pilot Customer Day at its multipurpose hall here on Tuesday (Sept 15). Its director, Dullah Muluk, said the next event would be opened to the public. The objectives of Tuesday’s event, among others, was to provide an opportunity to PMU staff to ask questions,
DALAT: People in Nanga Baoh near here have been updated on projects proposed for their area. Tellian assemblyman, Yussibnosh Balo said the Jalan Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Baoh to SK Nanga Baoh project was tendered out last August. On the water supply project in Ulu Baoh, he said the upgrading
DALAT: The Community Policing Programme, which is actually a community-based disaster management apparatus, aims to enhance the ability of grassroots leaders to lead resilient communities. An official from Mukah Division Resident Office, Maris Stella Stanley, explained that as such, the programme focused on empowering communities to assess their vulnerability to
MUKAH: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib took time off last Sunday to meet the people here while sharing the spirit of Malaysia Day during an ‘Info On Wheels’ programme. Hanifah, who is also Mukah MP, mingled with the public and
IGAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the people would give the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government a fresh mandate to enable it to continue implementing development projects. He said this in response to a list given by Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya during
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