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No vehicle behind ill-fated 4WD in Triso ferry point tragedy

SRI AMAN: There was no vehicle behind the ill-fated four-wheel-drive (4WD) when it rolled off the Triso ferry point ramp and plunged into the Batang Lupar here on Friday, according to a guard at the jetty. Lihi@Lehi Chali, 60, said the 4WD suddenly slid down the ramp and plunged into

Unique houseboat for interested anglers in Saratok

SARATOK: Anglers who are looking for a unique way of going out for their fishing trip and at the same time holidaying with their loved ones or friends can try the houseboat in this district. The boathouse built and owned by 31-year-old fisherman Muhd Izuandie Jamali from Kampung Melango Lama

Biperoh clan makes good progress

KUCHING: The Biperoh, a Bidayuh sub-dialectical group that mostly reside in the Penrissen area along the Borneo Heights Road, has made great progress over the past 20 to 30 years — economically and in the field of education. Other sub-groups of the Bidayuh include the Salako, Lara, Jagoi, Singgai, Biatah,

Battling two enemies

KUCHING: Malaysia is fighting a battle on two fronts – Covid-19 pandemic and power struggle by greedy politicians. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, who pointed this out, said the Covid-19 global pandemic was a struggle between life and death, adding, that alone was enough to cripple

Tasik Biru rep confident of constituents’ loyalty

KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep is confident that voters in his constituency will retain the seat for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming state election. He said the people in Tasik Biru and the whole of Bau district had been very supportive and appreciative of what

‘Don’t be insensitive’

KUCHING: Another local politician has expressed his objection to Malaysian Islamic Party’s (PAS) call for the government to suspend production and sale of alcohol. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang would like to remind PAS leaders that Malaysia is a multiracial, multicultural and multireligious country. “We must be sensitive to

Sarawak needs to tighten borders

KUCHING: Sarawak needs to tighten its borders to preventing foreigners from entering illegally during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said stringent controls should be implemented at rat trails, and the Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security Complex (CIQS).  “We do not want illegal immigrants

Masing objects to PAS’ alcohol ban call

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing has objected strongly to Malaysian Islamic Party’s (PAS) call for the government to suspend production and sale of alcohol. “I do appreciate their concern for the safety of our people. “However, after reading further into PAS’ suggestion of revoking all sales licences

Woman claims to be victim of online cake ordering fraud

KUCHING: A woman from Sarawak, who was stranded in Sungai Petani, Kedah due to the movement control order (MCO), has claimed to be the victim of an online cake (kek lapis) ordering fraud. Zaliha Hassan, a Mirian, has been stranded in Sungai Petani, Kedah since the implementation of the MCO

Pandelela all out to win first M’sia gold

KUCHING: Despite the postponement of this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games, national diving queen Pandelela Rinong Pamg is fully determined to win the first Olympic gold medal for Malaysia. She qualified for both the 10m platform individual and synchronised event — the Tokyo Olympics have been rescheduled to early next year.