Author: Lai Quang Sok

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has donated two manual crank beds to two of his constituents. The recipients are Ting Lei Hua, 82, from Jalan Su Hing, Sungai Merudu and Azarudin Abdullah, 17, who became bedridden after an accident three years ago. The beds were handed by

BINTANGOR: A seven-year-old boy was rescued by Bintangor Fire and Rescue personnel after he fell asleep in a locked car here on Monday. The car had automatically locked itself. Bintangor Fire and Rescue chief Nicholas Belulin said a team of firefighters were despatched to the scene after receiving an emergency

TANJUNG MANIS: The recent Shimano International Surfcasting Challenge Cup attracted a total of 1,125 anglers from all over Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. Possibly the biggest beneficiary of the competition were the traders in Belawai as it was a rare opportunity to make more money. Awangku Hashim

SARIKEI: Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh contributed 18 cows in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidiladha. All contributions were handed over to the Islamic celebration committee (Jawatankuasa Tetap Perayaan Islam Negeri Sarawak). Sarikei deputy Resident, Abang Porkan Budiman, said that all the

SARIKEI: The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) here has arrested 21 men — including a woman — suspected to be involved in drug and substance abuse in an integrated operation conducted around the area on July 20. Sarikei District police chief, Supt Awang Arfian Awang Bujang said the operation started

SARIKEI: Fire safety awareness in schools is important to protect lives and property, said Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Mahmudin Naruddin. “The education programme conducted by Sarikei Fire Station is suitable for people from all walks of life including pre-schoolers,” he told reporters. “At the same time, participants

BINTANGOR: Youth members of  PBB Meradong and PBB Kuala Rajang held a  dialogue session here last Sunday night to commemorate Sarawak Day.    The brief programme was organised to enhance the spirit of unity and instil a sense of patriotism among the PBB members. PBB Meradong Youth chief Halmi Morsili

SARIKEI: The Sarawak government continues its commitment on the development agenda for all Sarawakians regardless of race and religion. One particular example is the construction of the Kai Nguong Methodist Church which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Koung Hiing revealed

SARIKEI: A hornet’s nest was destroyed in a special operation by Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department at Jalan Chung Nik last Wednesday. Sarikei Fire and Rescue chief Mahmudin Naruddin revealed that the operation was due to reports made by residents in the area at 6.52pm on that day. “Four fire

SARIKEI: The Sarikei District Council (MDS) has taken an initiative to organise a gotong-royong programme to clean the areas of Taman Sebangkoi due to concerns on the spread of dengue last Thursday. The programme was organised with the Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department and Sarikei Bicycle Club. Sarikei Fire and