Author: Henry Siyu

683 take part in Kaul Fishing Safari

BALINGIAN: A total of 683 fishing enthusiasts from all over Sarawak took part in the Kaul Fishing Safari 2017 here, last Saturday. This seventh edition of fishing competition, held in conjunction with Mukah Kaul 2017, bettered last year’s participation of 512 anglers. It was organised by Press Metal Sarawak (PMS)

Lukut Boat Race is featured in Kaul Mukah 2017

MUKAH: The growing popularity of Lukut Boat Race has caught the attention of the organising committee of Kaul Mukah 2017. The committee had set up a temporary racing pool made of canvas to stage the race for the very first time in this annual festival. This relatively new water sport

Procession draws over 500 revellers

MUKAH: The Mukah Kaul 2017 kicked-off with a unique riverine procession, the main feature of the festival called `Serahang’ (an intricately decorated flat round basket raised on a bamboo pole), yesterday morning. The ‘Serahang’ procession started from a private jetty at Kampung Tellian Daya here passing the village, Kampung Penakub

433 RECEIVE MEDALS FROM CHIEF MINISTER

MUKAH:  Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg yesterday presented the state’s Loyal Service Medals (Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia) to 433 individuals comprising state’s civil servants. Mukah Division Resident Awang Johari Awang Mustapha, headed the list of recipients of the medals in a ceremony held at Kingwood Resort, here.

Nolin to lead MRSM Mukah’s Parent-Teacher Council

MUKAH: An administrative officer from Mukah Resident’s Office, Nolin Ak Gendang was elected chairman of Mukah MARA Junior Science College’s (Mukah MRSM) Parent-Teacher Council (Badan Muafakat) for the 2017-2019 term. She succeeded former chairman, Haji Jaafar Haji Zaini, who opted not to contest despite a sterling performance. An annual general

Foreign tugboat worker found drowned

MUKAH: A Sri Lankan tugboat worker was found drowned in Batang Mukah yesterday morning. Mukah District Police chief, DSP Jimmy Panyau said the body of Peshala Ishan, 25, was found floating in the river in front of Mukah Wet Market by a member of public at around 7.53am. He said

Three dead, six hurt in two separate accidents

MUKAH: Three people were killed while six others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents here and Sarikei, last Sunday. Mukah District Police chief, DSP Jimmy Panyau, lorry driver, Edin Mill, 22, from Rh Anting Batu Bansu, Kapit, and one of his passengers, Jacky Jasam, 24, from Rh Anti Saka,

Fisherman found hanged in bedroom

MUKAH: A fisherman was found hanged in his bedroom at his house in Kampung Litong here on Sunday.Mukah District Police chief, DSP Jimmy Panyau said the victim, known only as Mahli, 29, was found hanging from a nylon rope tied around his neck by his mother at around 6.48pm. He

RM1,000 await Mukah 9-a-side champions

MUKAH: Mukah Division Football Association (MuFA) will be holding a 9-a-side football tournament on April 22 to 24. The three-day event MuFA football competition 2017 will be played in a group league format. According to its secretary, Herman Bong, the tournament is limited to 48 teams with an entry fee

Elderly woman killed in hit-and-run

MUKAH: An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run along KM85 Sibu-Mukah Road yesterday morning. Sati Kumpan, 87, from Rh Banyang, Mile 55 ½ Sungai Sebaya Selangua, died at the scene due to severe head and body injuries. Mukah District Police chief, DSP Jimmy Panyau, who confirmed the case said