Author: News Desk

Youth killed after car crashes into tree

MIRI: An accident in Jalan Kuala Baram bypass here claimed the life of an 18-year-old youth. He had crashed into a tree near a petrol station, and “the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics,” said Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. He added that police received a

Daro residents not missing out on Sarawak Day do

DARO: Never mind that the recent Sarawak Day celebration last Friday (July 22) in this district was not as grand as in other parts of the state, but the residents here certainly celebrated the meaningful event in their own way and style. Through its own initiative, Medan Selera Daro for

Go for pandan coconut production

KUCHING: Farmers in Sarawak should go into pandan coconut production as there is a huge market, both locally and overseas.One tree can yield about 100 fruits while the price and demand for coconut water, for example, is high. Businessman and agriculture expert Yong Hua Ying says currently, this crop is

Agriculture expert proposes solution to tackle food shortage

By Martin Yee KUCHING: A local businessman and agriculture expert has come up with a simple solution that may bring the prices of food down and augment supply of such essentials as animal feed by planting a few crops. These crops, which can provide a cheaper source of animal feed,

RM129,000 disbursed to 11 village committees

BINTULU: A total of RM129,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants has been disbursed to 11 village security and development committees (JKKKs) within the Kakus state constituency. Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing, who handed over the funds last Saturday, also distributed 74 food baskets to JKKK Rumah Nuari, JKKK Rumah

Outdoor training keeps APM members on their toes

By Syamimi Husna ASAJAYA: After performing a number of demanding workouts in the forest, one is required to take on the task of walking 10 kilometres through the forest at two in the morning. Not only that, every member of the Asajaya Civil Defence Force (APM) was also tested for

Focusing on agriculture roads construction

SERIAN: Agriculture roads construction efforts will be the focus as a development agenda for the Tebedu constituency. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Tebedu assemblyman Dr  Simon Sinang Bada said this was to ensure that abandoned lands in the surrounding areas could be cultivated either individually or in groups

3-in-1 Fair to feature 91 booths

MIRI: A total 91 booths will be set up at the upcoming Datuk Sebastian Ting’s ‘3-in-1’ (education, career and entrepreneur) fair on July 30-31 at Meritz Hotel for job seekers, school leavers and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities. The fair will also offer 1,588 vacancies and about 13 companies engaged mainly

Muscleman Buda brings home gold

KUCHING: Sarawak bodybuilder Buda Anchah’s success in winning two gold medals in the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship held in the Maldives recently clearly shows the great achievement of Sarawak’s athletes. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the 50-year-old bodybuilder

Fun run attracts over 500

MIRI: More than 500 runners of all ages braved the rain to take part in the Bulatan Park fun run, held in commemoration of the Sarawak Day early yesterday morning here. There were two categories involved, namely the 5km and 10km distance of the event that was organised by Bulatan