Author: Henry Siyu

PKR leader lauds huge allocation for state devt

MUKAH: Parti KeAdilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak lauded the announcement of huge allocation for the development of the state by the state government recently. State PKR Deputy Chairman, Abdul Jalil Bujang, hoped that budget would be wisely and transparently spent meant for the prosperity of the people and state. “The spending

Abang Jo: Melanau Symposium will be routine event

MUKAH: The Melanau Cultural Symposium (MCS) is going to be a routine programme, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg when launching the 7th MCS 2018 at Kingwood Resort here on Thursday. According to him, the symposium is one of the most appropriate platforms to assist the

All Souls’ Day today

MUKAH: A brief survey by New Sarawak Tribune has revealed that it was not only Christians who have bought flowers from florists in conjunction with All Souls’ Day. When asked, they said that they have bought the flowers for their departed Christian family members, relatives, and friends. This year, All

Over 5,000 to attend PSKPP Fiesta

MUKAH: Some 5,000 educationists throughout the state are expected to attend the 38th Sports and Cultural Education Services Association (PSKPP) Fiesta today. Organised by PSKPP Mukah in collaboration with the state Education Department starting today until Saturday, this state-level event will be featured 26 sports and cultural events. Among the

RM1 million Sg Betei Bridge opened

DALAT: The construction of RM1 million Sungai Betei Bridge in Kampung Balan here was finally completed and has been officially opened by Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah on Sunday. According to her, the project, commenced on March 2016 and constructed

47 dogs vaccinated on second day

MUKAH:  Yesterday, 47 dogs were vaccinated on the second day of the Rabies Mass Vaccination Programme here. Like the first day, the programme went on smoothly as 29  dog owners came to the centre one after another  from 8.30am to 1pm. “That enabled my staff and I to conduct the

8.3km Jln Tanam-Medong to complete in November

DALAT: The residents of Kampung Balan, near here, are hoping that the first phase of Jalan Kampung Tanam-Medong will completed soon. According a villager, Zaidi Kassim, they had been waiting for the project to be completed much earlier than the rescheduled November 12 this year. “As a resident of the

Phase 1 of Kampung Tanam-Medong road ahead of schedule

DALAT: Construction work on the 8.3km road connecting Kampung Tanam to Medong is progressing well ahead of its original schedule, said Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi yesterday. According to Julaihi, the first phase project was scheduled to complete by November 12 this year. “I wanted it to be completed before

Hanifah officiates SeDidik’s Lan Berambeh

BALINGIAN: Mukah Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib officiated Lan Berambeh event organised by Kelab IbuBapa Pendidik Sedidik Mutiara Balingian (KIBPS) at Kampung Masjid Multipurpose Hall on Sunday. At the program, Hanifah was briefed on the development and establishment of the SeDidik Mutiara Balingian. According to the kindergarten

Mukah to host river bank fishing competition on Oct 6

MUKAH: A river bank fishing competition will be held at Mukah Old Town riverfront here on October 6. The event is organised by Mukah Division Land and Survey Department (LSD Mukah). Known in Bahasa Malaysia as “Pertandingan Memancing Tebingan Sungai Mukah 2018”, the competition is limited to 100 anglers. It