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Sarawak different from Sabah

KUCHING: The results of the recent 16th Sabah State Election (PRN-16) will not be a reflection of how Sarawak will fare in its own upcoming state election, said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He pointed out that the perceptions and sentiments of the people of

Mosque complete by year end

KUCHING: The construction of Masjid Darul Naim Kampung Lintang here is expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the project is now running smoothly despite a slight delay due to the movement control order (MCO). “This is because

Low water pressure to end soon

SERIAN: The problem of low water pressure at Balai Ringin will be resolved as soon as the works to upgrade the Slabi Water Treatment Plant here is completed by March next year. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said as of now, upgrade works for the Slabi Water

We are not involved

SERIAN: The purported coup by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has nothing to do with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said that rumours of GPS MPs backing Anwar had no basis. “From GPS,

Mambong to be major coffee producer

PADAWAN: A collection, processing and packaging centre (CPPC) will be set up at Padawan Rural Growth Centre (RGC) in Kampung Braang Bayur here to support the growing coffee production in Mambong state constituency. Assistant Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the establishment of the CPPC had received support

NGOs want Dr Jerip re-nominated

KUCHING: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Mambong state constituency fully support incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil to be re-nominated to defend the seat in the 12th state election. These NGOs are Biannah Association, Pebiya Association, Biperoh Association, Braang Association, Segu Bunuk Association, Bisitang Association, Bung Sentah Heritage Association, Sentah

Leveraging on technology to thrive in farming

SERIAN: Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort is now exploring modern agriculture by growing vegetables using aquaponic and fertigation system. The initiative, which uses some of the space available at the eco-tourism centre, also makes it the best example in leveraging on technology to grow vegetables. Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort

PM, CM to visit Tebedu ICQS on July 26

TEBEDU: The Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) will be developed if it is approved by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin revealed this when interviewed during his visit to Tebedu ICQS and Tebedu Inland Port (TIP) here on Sunday (July 19).

Safety fears abound in border villages

The increasing illegal border crossings by the people of Kalimantan, Indonesia through ‘jalan tikus’ (illegal routes) near Kampung Mongkos and Kampung Mujat worry the residents of both villages and make them feel unsafe. Although various efforts have been made by the authorities and villagers to curb the entry of these

Appeal to look into Mongkos Rela’s plight

SERIAN: People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) members, stationed at the Rela Community Service Centre (PKKR) Mongkos, Kampung Mujat here, want their shifts to be back to as before, namely four shifts with each shift comprising four members. According to PKKR Mongkos chief Benjamin Chin, the change of shifts and number of