Search

Author: NurhauniLee Abdullah

Sarawak perfect example of multi-racial unity

KANOWIT: Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi described Sarawak as the country’s best example of a united multi-racial state. Speaking at the ‘Pangkung Tiang’ Gawai ceremony at Rumah Adrian Luang, Bukit Temedak, Bawan here on Sunday (June 5), he said this could be seen

Job fraud victims back home, thanks to Tiong

SIBU: A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have finally made their way home after falling victims to an employment fraud syndicate in Cambodia. The duo was able to return home with the help of Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing last Friday (June 3). According to

Sibu and Lanang in SUPP’s sight

SIBU: The upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) will present SUPP the opportunity to wrest the Sibu and Lanang parliamentary seats back from the opposition. GE15 will therefore be an important mission for the party, said its Pelawan Branch Chairman Clarence Ting. “The next election is SUPP’s  mission to recapture the

Take advantage of Undi18, keep tabs on policies

SIBU: The younger generation has been urged to take advantage of the  policy on automatic voter registration of all Malaysians aged 18 and above. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang said they must be concerned about politics and pay attention to the policies implemented

S’wak getting prepared for monkeypox

SIBU: The State Public Health Committee (SPHC) is taking precautions against any possibility of the monkeypox virus reaching Sarawak shores, its chairman Michael Tiang said. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said his committee would hold its second meeting sometime in July, following its first meeting

Illegal beers worth RM447k seized

SIBU: A 55-year-old man was arrested by the authorities on suspicion of smuggling 1,806 boxes of alcoholic beverages (various beer brands) worth RM447, 401 on Monday. Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said in a statement yesterday that the items had been confiscated and

E-billing registrations well below target

SIBU: The number of property owners registering for assessment rate e-billing is less than 20 per cent, which is well below the target of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh, during the council’s monthly meeting here on Wednesday (May 25), said SMC needed to achieve the target

Tenant suffers burns in house fire

SIBU: A man was rushed to hospital for burns on his hands and feet after a fire broke out in the house he was staying in at Jalan Sungai Bidut near SJK Kwong Ming here last night. A spokesman for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Operations Centre said Chieng Chin

Job carnival in Kanowit today

SIBU: The Sibu Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) will hold an outreach programme to help young jobseekers in Kanowit to register with the national job search portal, MyFutureJobs. The programme, ‘Mini Karnival Kerjaya Outreach’, which is in collaboration with the Kanowit parliamentary service centre, will be held at the Kanowit Sports

Jalan Temple jetty pontoons to be moved to Pulau Babi

SIBU: The pontoons and ramp at Jalan Temple jetty will be moved to Pulau Babi jetty to make way for the expansion project of Tua Pek Kong Temple. Project consultant from Kacapuri Architect, Liong Yong Chang, who inspected the site last Tuesday (May 17) said the relocation was done after