Author: Lai Quang Sok

SARIKEI: People need to build their resolve to stay united and reject elements that can cause hatred and racism. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii who was represented by Penghulu Huang Tiong Kang said that a conducive environment is when multi-religious and multi-racial societies can live in peace and

DARO: My Team Prihatin (MYTep), a youth non-governmental organisation (NGO) of Pulau Bruit is actively involved in various welfare programmes to assist the less fortunate in the area. Its chairman Sebuti Juni said to date, they have channelled various forms of donation to those in need in several villages in

SARIKEI: Tanjung Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab has clarified that only some houses in Belawai located at the end of the piping system are experiencing low water pressure, especially during the dry season. In fact, the problem of water disruption in the area did not happen all the time, he

SARIKEI: Sarawakians are urged to protect their unity and avoid being involved in anything that can cause division among the people. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said Sarawak is unique because of the unity and tolerance of her people which are evident during the festive celebrations which are

SARIKEI: The Fire and Rescue Department continues to set their attention to raise fire prevention awareness starting from preschoolers. Sarikei Fire Department chief Mahmudin Naruddin revealed that various programmes were being implemented to raise awareness among the community as a whole including the rural outskirts on fire prevention. “Among the

DARO: Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said Finance Minister’s Lim Guan Eng’s remarks that Sarawak would go bankrupt in three years were unprofessional and politically motivated. He added that Lim only looked at the budget allocated without taking into account Sarawak’s income and savings. “Lim’s remarks seem to reflect his inexperience

DARO: The state government has added a few more ferry services at Batang Lassa and Igan in conjunction with Hari Raya and Gawai to decrease the heavy flow of traffic in the area. A third operating ferry added to the area has decreased the waiting time of the people during

SARIKEI: During the Road Safety Campaign held in conjunction with forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations, the police force is focusing on two accident hotspots in this division. Sarikei District Police Chief Superintendent Awang Arfian Awang Bujang said the accident hotspots were from KM421 to KM431 of Sarikei-Betong

BINTANGOR: Various associations and organisations here yesterday received contributions totalling RM21,300 for their activities. The   contributions from Corporate Affairs assistant minister Abdullah Saidol were presented by Semop constituency’s service operation officer at the Bintangor Waterfront yesterday. Among the recipients of the contributions were Meradong District Police Headquarters (RM3,000), Meradong District