Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

PBB convoy an eye-opener

KAPIT: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth deputy chief Miro Simuh described the three-day convoy here as an eye-opener for the participants. The convoy from Sibu to Kapit began last Saturday (Aug 22) and ended on Monday (Aug 24). The Serembu assemblyman said through the convoy, he and the other

‘Find ways to increase household income’

SARATOK: Single mothers are urged to continue to find creative ways to work hard in increasing their household income. This advice came from Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz who noted that it is no doubt that single mothers are having a hard time to increase their economy. “However, they

Rep helps repair jetty

MUKAH: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi last Sunday (Aug 23) joined a gotong-royong (group work) programme to repair the jetty of Kampung Teh here.  The programme was initiated by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Balingian Youth and PBB Kampung Teh Youth. Abdul Yakub thanked the villagers for their cooperation. “I

205 students receive school uniform vouchers

BAU: Two hundred and five students here received Yayasan Sarawak School Uniform Assistance Vouchers at Bau Civic Centre on Monday (Aug 24). Of the total, 191 students were from Tasik Biru while the rest were from Opar. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, who officiated at the event, said

‘No need for more tests’

KUCHING: There is no need to increase the number of Covid-19 tests if the number of positive cases is below one percent, said Deputy Health Minister II, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said the government is using a targeted approach to conducting Covid-19 tests following the minimal percentage and he

Feedback from youth important

TARAT: Feedback from youth on their aspirations for the future is important as they are the next in line to lead Sarawak, says Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. A programme was held by the Tarat assemblyman for youth in his constituency at Dewan Sub Parish St Mathew Mundai here last

PBB now has a sub-branch in Kedaong

LUNDU: Tanjong Datu Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has set up a sub-branch in Kedaong here. During a programme last Sunday (Aug 23), membership forms were handed over to Tanjong Datu PBB secretary Abdul Razak Abdul Wahab. The programme saw the involvement of Kampung Sileng Melayu, Kampung Sileng Dayak, Kampung

PBB Youth fosters ties through convoy

KAPIT: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Wing hosted a three-day ‘12th State Election Mission’ convoy from Sibu to Kapit, that began last Saturday (Aug 22) and ended on Monday (Aug 24). PBB Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu said the programme aimed to foster ties among the party’s youth members

A reason for villagers to cheer

LIMBANG: Villagers from Kampung Seberang Kedai will soon be connected with a new road to Bukit Lubok here once its construction is complete in early 2022. According to Regional Corridor Development Authority (RCDA) in a Facebook post on Monday, with machineries and manpower already been deployed to the site, construction

Hospital, health clinic to see light of day

Petra Jaya Hospital in tender evaluation stage, Tabuan Jaya Health Clinic to be re-tendered KUCHING: The Petra Jaya Hospital project is currently in the tender evaluation stage, and the letter of acceptance (SST) is scheduled next January. Deputy Health Minister II Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the project, which started