Author: Duwin Udih

New school building under construction

MUKAH:  Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Ek Hua in Penakub here will soon have a new building. The existing double-storey wooden building, which is located at the bank of Batang Mukah, will be replaced by a double-storey concrete structure. The proposed new building, which costs RM2 million, would be built

Trailer driver arrested, 32,000 litres diesel seized

MUKAH: Police arrested a trailer driver who was transporting 32,000 litres of diesel worth about RM68,800 without a valid permit at KM70, Jalan Sibu-Selangau on Friday (Oct 15). The trailer and the fuel were also seized, involving an estimated total value of RM318,800. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal

Businessmen lend hospital a helping hand

MUKAH:  Some caring local businessmen donated an ultrasound machine and an infusion pump valued at RM71,700 to Mukah Hospital here on Thursday. Datuk Tan Chiew Chin, Chen Meng Him, Kho Mei Sen, Chua Boh Soon, Yeo Tiong Ing, Kapitan Ting Siew Leong, Yu Bang Din and Tiong Sui Jin collectively

Leave it to the wisdom of our leaders to decide on state election

MUKAH: A local community leader leaves it to the wisdom of political leaders and the authorities over the exact date of the coming 12th state election amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. There are talks going around that the state polls may be held before year end, on condition that the special

Labourer arrested for syabu possession

MUKAH: A 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (Oct 14) for possessing 0.50g of syabu (methamphetamine) valued at about RM150. The suspect, who works as a labourer, was nabbed at a house in Jalan Sibu-Selangau. Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said a police team raided the unnumbered house on

Balingian community leaders attend empowerment programme

BALINGIAN: Some 100 community leaders here attended a community policing @ empowerment programme on Thursday (Oct 14). Its objective, among others, was to empower community leaders to monitor, coordinate and arrange activities at their respective areas. It was also to increase awareness about the dangers of Covid-19, and to enhance

Two women lose over RM85k to scams

MUKAH: Two women here fell victims to a Macau scam, losing up to RM87,399.50 in total. Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said both cases were reported on Wednesday (Oct 13). In the first case, a 36-year-old teacher lost a total of RM77,249.50. On Oct 11 at about 11.30am, the

18 MoH frontliners receive booster shots

MUKAH: Eighteen frontliners from the Mukah Health Department here yesterday received the Covid-19 vaccine booster shots. Mukah Division health officer Dr Huzaimah Husin was among the frontliners. She explained that the booster shots were meant for all the people, and for this division, they would be given out in stages beginning

Government staff thankful for financial aid

MUKAH: State and federal government staff here are thankful to the Sarawak government for the special financial assistance announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg under the 2022 State Budget on Tuesday (Oct 12). A frontliner Aubrey Sherod Ismail, 38, thanked the Sarawak government for its kind

Man found dead near beach

MUKAH:  A 33-year-old man was found dead near the beach at Jalan Mukah-Balingian, about eight kilometres from town on Tuesday (Oct 12). The unemployed man from Kampung Tellian Ulu here, was married and has a six-year-old daughter. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the body was spotted