Author: Natasha Jee

Ulu Baleh needs CIQ complex

KUCHING: It is high time to set up Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex at Tapak Megah, Long Singut and Ulu Baleh to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants from Kalimantan. According to Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing, Tapak Megah in Ulu Balui which is about 21km

Gold mine museum, park being proposed

BAU: Tasik Biru constituency will see another new development with the establishment of a gold mine museum and park once the project is approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Its assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said he had submitted the museum plan to the state government. “This museum will

Bike rally draws about 1,000

BAU: Some 1,000 bikers from various associations attended the Bau Bikers Gathering 2019 held in conjunction with the Tasik Biru Festival yesterday. Present to officiate at the bike gathering was Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. According to Sarawak Motorcycle Association (Sama) president Datin Seri Elly Zalilah, some bikers

Bau devt blueprint to be unveiled

BAU: Bau District 2016-2030 Blueprint will be launched on December 14. This was revealed by Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep who said the launch would be at Krokong Bazaar during a ‘Leaders with the People Programme’ which will begin at 10am. “In this blueprint, we have laid out

Show compassion for people with HIV

KUCHING: The public has been urged to accept those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with an open mind, so that more patients would come forward to seek treatment. HIV is a virus which attacks and destroys the body’s immune system which causes AIDS. Kuching Divisional Health officer

The rain didn’t stop them

KUCHING: A heavy downpour yesterday morning did not dampen the spirit of the 450 participants of the ‘Stand By Me’ Charity Run at Saradise Kuching, BDC. Themed ‘Communities Make The Difference’, the run organised by Sarawak AIDS Concern Society (SACS) and the Kuching Divisional Health Office was held for the

A new house for Christmas

MIRI: It is indeed a happy moment for John Away when construction work to build his dream house begun, which he hopes will be completed by Christmas.  John was selected as the first recipient of Naim Group of Companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) project called ‘Better Homes’, aimed to build

Lifting ‘em out of poverty cycle

KUCHING: The state government through the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry is committed to assist and ensure the poor in Sarawak are out of poverty.  Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said besides giving monthly assistance to the needy under the State Social Welfare Department (JKMS), these

Asfia is acting Governor

Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar taking the oath of office as the acting Head of State. The appointment takes effect today until January 11, next year.  The swearing-in ceremony at the Astana Negeri in Petra Jaya was witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari

Public talk on Sarawak independence referendum

KUCHING: A talk on ‘Sarawak Independence Referendum: Is There A Way Forward?’ will be held on December 10 from 7pm to 9pm at Kuching Park Hotel. It will be held in conjunction with the International Human Rights Day which was declared by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. Organising