Author: Gerrald Gilles

RM500,000 for developing Paku Hot Spring

BAU: Paku Town here is set to undergo various changes in terms of development within the next two years and one of the projects planned include the upgrading of Paku Hot Spring at a cost of RM500,000. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said he had allocated RM300,000 under the rural transformation

Next level development is improving economy

BAU: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the state government’s rural transformation programme (RTP) and minor rural project (MRP) allocations are utilised mainly for the development of his constituency and Bau District in general. Miro explained that most villages and areas in the district have roads as well as water and

GPS fights for the people

SERIAN: The struggle of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is to prioritise Sarawak and its people, said Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. According to John, the GPS’ struggle is in line with the party’s slogan “Utamakan Sarawak” which fights for the people and the state. He said some of the

Kampung Kudei rife with development

KUCHING: Kampung Kudei in Satok here is teeming with development of various infrastructure projects, some of which are still in the pipeline. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the first phase of infrastructure development has been implemented in Kampung Kudei Lama and similar developments

Overwhelming response to career carnival

ASAJAYA: The Asajaya Career Carnival 2020 Mini Programme received an overwhelming response from the public yesterday. As early as 8am, youth from Kuching, Samarahan and Serian were seen taking the opportunity to secure employment at the carnival. Sarawak Labour Department Employment Services Division head Asmarina Othman said the mini carnival

Sports unite people, says rep

KUCHING: A badminton tournament between Bandar Kuching teams bring people together regardless of their background, race and religion, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He was officiating at the tournament held at Stapok Badminton Court on Saturday. “Despite political differences and uncertainties, sports unite the people and the best

Villagers reminded to keep beaches clean

SEMATAN: The Save Our Sea programme was aimed at raising awareness of the importance of keeping the beaches clean among the villagers of Kampung Telok Melano and Kampung Telok Serabang. Sarawak Fisheries Department deputy director Haliza Sulaiman stated that apart from fostering ties between agencies and the local residents, the

Public urged to be wary of criminals

KUCHING: The Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is urging the public to be more aware of crimes in their area. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said everyone is responsible in taking precautions to prevent crimes in their area. “We as a society should carry out the initiative

JKKK sets up fund to assist villagers

SERIAN: The Sibala Tarat village development and security committee (JKKK) has set up a charity fund to provide financial aid for the villagers. The charity fund was launched by Assistant Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn at a charity and welfare

Prevention is better than cure

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng rues the low community participation in health screening despite the many health programmes that have been organised by health organisations. He said apparently, there are still too many people who are not well-informed while not a few refuse to