Author: Henry Siyu

Brunch fete for teacher on transfer

MUKAH: A teacher of MARA Junior Science College of Mukah(MRSM Mukah) who is on transfer was treated to a farewell brunch on Wednesday. Held at Kingwood Hotel, here, the event organised by MRSM Mukah Badan Muafakat was meant for the college Deputy Principal (Student Development), Mohd Nasrul Bin Hartoyo, who

Fishing community event in Mukah on June 19

MUKAH: A fishing community programme will be held at the Prawn Square of the riverfront of Mukah Old Town on June 19. Dubbed as Programmr Engagement with the fishing community, the event is organised by Marine Fishery Department of Sarawak (MFDS). Among the activities of the event include the presentation

Last minute shopping for Hari Raya

MUKAH: Old habits die hard. Last minute shopping for Hari Raya Aidilfitri necessities has always been the case at all the retailing outlets in this town for many years. Yesterday, most of the supermarkets here were crowded with customers since morning. It is learnt that some preferred to go for

Be a responsible opposition, GPS told

MUKAH: Deputy chairman of Sarawak Parti KeAdilan Rakyat (PKR), Abdul Jalil Bujang welcomed the newly formed coalition Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). He hoped that GPS could become a responsible opposition at the federal level in providing an efficient check and balance role. “I welcome them to become a responsible opposition

Parents honoured at Mukah dinner

MUKAH: A dinner to honour parents was held at Kingwood Hotel here recently. It was organised by Mukah Division Chen Clan Association (MDCCA) in collaboration with Mukah Chinese Communi t y (MCC). Among the activities of the night were the presentations of appreciation gifts to the parents and also awards

RM34 million to upgrade water supply projects

DALAT: The State government has approved four water supply upgrading projects totalling RM34 million to be implemented in Dalat District. These projects include the Relocation of Sg Kut Raw Water Intake, Improvement Works to existing water supply system at Dalat, Oya & Kut, Water Supply under SAWAS for Kpg Klid

Memorable Gawai for Patrick Amir’s family

MUKAH: A family from Kampung Kekan Dalat near here paid a memorable Gawai Dayak visit to a longhouse in Sibu on June 1. It was the first visit in about 19 years for Patrick Amir’s family to the longhouse located at Pasir Mas near Sungai Merah in Sibu. According to

Some 1,500 Catholics attend Corpus Christy

MUKAH: About 1,500 church goers attended the Corpus Christy Sunday mass held at Sts Peter and Paul Church here yesterday. Being one of the main events on the Catholic Calendar, the religious event was presided by the Church Rector, Rev Fr Joseph Sebastian. It kicked off with the mass proper

Welfare Dept always open for assistance applications

OYA: The people especially the needy in our midst have been urged to forward their application for assistance to the Welfare Department. In making the call, Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development, Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah pointed that the department is always open for application.

Hanifah officiates road safety and consumerism campaign

MUKAH: A road safety and consumerism campaign was held at the Observance Tower at Ria Setia Setia Raja Commercial Centre here yesterday morning. Held in conjunction with the forthcoming Gawai Dayak Festival and Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2018, the event was officiated by Mukah Member of Parliament, Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib.