Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Military veterans link govt and community

PADAWAN: Members of the Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (PVATM) Mambong Branch play a role in helping to enhance harmony at the village level. Sarawak Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said PVATM also acts as a bridge to the welfare network between the government and the community

Family-owned Lemang Pewaris business keeps going

MUKAH: Lemang Pewaris produced by a family in Kampung Tutus Ulu, here is much sought after especially in the days ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Having started out small in 2015, Mohamad Badrul Zaidi, 31, said, it has now grown into an annual business for the celebration. “In the beginning,

Mukah MP presents aid to fire victims

MUKAH: Fire victims in Kampung Penakup Hilir have received donations and assistance from Mukah Member of Parliament Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Donations handed out were in the form of monetary cash, some basic essentials and food. For the house that was completely burnt down, the victim received cash donations as

TBS reaches out to asnaf communities

MUKAH: The Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) has implemented a Mini Iftar programme to assist the under privilege and needy (asnaf) recipients. According to a statement from the Mukah division of TBS, the programme started in Matu and extended to Mukah in an effort to enliven the livelihood of the recipients

MP proposes drones, pumps for rural fires

MUKAH: The Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib made a visit to the Mukah Fire and Rescue Station yesterday. In her visit, Hanifah engaged in a detailed briefing session led by the Sibu Zone 4 chief, Andy Alie. Following the session, she proposed several enhancements

Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah cancelled

MUKAH: The Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah has been cancelled this year as a mark of respect to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “In addition to cancelling the Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah, the Kaul Festival scheduled for April has also been postponed and will now coincide with the

Village handicraft centre to boost local economy

MATU: The opening of the Kampung Treng Matu Handicraft Centre is expected to boost the economy of the residents here. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the existence of this centre helps the younger generation to learn handicraft skills. “In addition

Bukit Kota rep emphasises development of mosques and surau in Limbang

LIMBANG: Elected people’s representatives continuously strive to ensure the development of residents in any area, encompassing all aspects, including spiritual, physical and educational. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said among the government’s efforts is the construction of new mosques and surau

Three major Tellian projects get approval

MUKAH: Three major projects valued at RM140 million have been approved for the Tellian state constituency, “Among the main projects are the Mukah Waterfront involving an allocation of RM60 million and the Tellian and Penakub River Erosion Forts totaling RM40 million,” said assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said an ‘Integrated Market

Committee inspects venues for final prep

MUKAH: The 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) Competition and Technical Committee has conducted an inspection of the facilities scheduled to host the games here. The committee focused on three venues designated for this year’s games, including the Dewan Sri Balau at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus for judo, the