MIRI: Rescuers have recovered the body of a woman who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Peking, Tinjar Bakong last Friday. The victim,
MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a suspicious oil cargo vessel 89 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Lobang last Thursday (Apr 1). Miri
SARIKEI: Five persons in a car were injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a ditch at Kampung Kerapa, Jalan Selalang last
MIRI: Another case of human-wildlife conflict. A woman is said to have been attacked by a crocodile while bathing in Sungai Peking, Tinjar Bakong here today (April 2). And the authorities wasted no time in launching a search and rescue (SAR) operation. A spokeman for the State Fire Depatment operations centre said firemen from Lopeng station were deployed to the scene following a distress call around 12.30pm. “According to the caller, the woman in her 30s, was said to be bathing with her child in the river. “As her child went ashore to take a bucket, residents around the area saw the victim attacked by a crocodile,” the spokesperson said. As at press time, rescuers were still searching for the victim.
MIRI: Two men were arrested after they snatched a woman’s handbag at a restaurant at Marina Square last Thursday morning (April 1). The incident happened around 8.25am when the victim, 28, was having breakfast with her two colleagues and her handbag was on a chair near the table. The two men, who were on a motorcycle, stopped in front of the restaurant where one of them got off and snatched the victim’s handbag. According to witnesses, the victim is said to have reached for handbag to prevent the man from snatching it but the thief was too fast for her. The snatch thieves sped off after the incident. Miri OCPD ACP Hakemal Hawari who confirmed the case, said the victim did not sustain any injuries. Among the items in the handbag were a purse containing personal documents, cash amounting to RM100, four pen drives, two sets of car keys, an earphone, a charger adapter, a bottle of perfume, two lipsticks and a hand sanitizer. “Following a report lodged by the victim, a CID team managed to arrest the suspects at Jalan Pujut and Jalan Merpati. “Both suspects, aged 25 and 31, were brought to the police station for further action,” he said. During interrogations, they confessed to the crime. Hakemal said the suspects are under remand to facilitate investigations under Section 395 of the Penal Code.
BINTULU: A 26-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle went out of control and crashed into a lamp post at Jalan Pantai Tanjung Batu on Thursday (April 1). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened around 6.20pm when the victim was said to be heading to Bintulu town. “Investigations found that the victim, Jelani Ngelingkung, 26, was believed to be speeding and his motorcycle went out of control and crashed into the lamp post. “The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Bintulu Hospital,” he said. The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin has given his assurance that Sabah and Sarawak will be treated fairly and equally as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He justified his assurance by highlighting the establishment of the Special Council on MA63 to discuss in depth MA63 matters. “A meeting will be held in the middle of this month and we will get the reports from the working committee of which I will be chairing later on,” he told reporters today (April 2). He said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and other state leaders including those from Sabah would be present during the meeting. “This is why the Special Council on MA63 is important as it shows the commitment and efforts of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to help resolve some of the long-standing issues,” he said. Under the Special Council on MA63 three committees namely, Allies Working Committee, Sabah and Sarawak Security Working Committee and Socio-Economic Working Committee have been formed. The prime minister said his two-day visit to Sarawak had led him to understand better the needs of Sarawak and its people. “I understand that there are several main issues that need to be given attention, and in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12th MP), we will take into consideration especially the physical development such as the Pan Borneo Highway project and internet connectivity facilities. “This is because we feel that such facilities need to be completed earlier than the schedule set,” he said. Muhyiddin added that with the close ties between the PN and Sarawak governments, the state would be able to develop fast in a 10-year period which is the deadline set for Sarawak to become one of the most developed regions in the country. “With that, I believe Sarawak will continue to grow and advance. And I am confident that the people in Sarawak are satisfied and God willing they will render their full support to the present leadership,” he said. Earlier, the prime minister visited the new surgical day care centre at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). He was accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to a media release, the new day care centre would be the first ever in Sarawak under a government hospital after the federal government approved SGH’s upgrading project by a concession company through a private financing initiative (Swiss Challenge). The project was the result of the efforts by the Ministry of Health (MoH) which signed a concession agreement with Asaljuru Weida Sdn Bhd (AVWSB) on April 28, 2017 to build the block – Meditel Block – and a multi-storey parking block costing RM351 million. It is expected to be completed in June this year after a slight delay following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new day care centre will house a total of 64 beds, seven surgical rooms, three endoscopy rooms and one Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) room. It is expected that an estimated 100 patients will be able to be treated a day at the new centre. This will help SGH reduce the backlog cases of treatment that can be implemented in the day care centre such as 80 percent of paediatric dentistry cases, 30 to 40 percent of paediatric surgeries, 30 to 40 percent of minor OT cases and reducing an estimated one year waiting time, and 15 to 30 percent of general surgery cases. In addition, the federal government through the MoH has agreed to provide an allocation of RM5 million to SGH for the procurement of critical medical equipment as well as an allocation of RM2 million for the procurement of irradiator equipment for the use of the Transfusion Services Department and Blood Bank in the Intensive Care Center Block. The equipment is much needed in the hospital for irradiation of blood products for patients in need to prevent Transfusion Associated Graft Versus Host Disease (TA-GVHD). Operating since 1931, SGH is the only tertiary referral centre for the entire state out of the 23 existing hospitals staewide.
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting a shining example of a developed state for the rest of the country to emulate through its unity. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Sarawak is reflecting the concept of ‘unity in diversity’ where it has proven that the people have a strong spirit of unity regardless of their background differences and location. “That is why Sarawak is an example of a developed state where its people are united,” he said when speaking at a luncheon with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). He said it is important for the nation to have political stability in ensuring that all the development plans could be implemented. Muhyiddin went on to say that the efforts in ensuring that Sarawak continues to develop is a ‘total commitment’ by the PN federal government, not a ‘half-hearted’ effort. “This is because we know that Sarawak could be the major contributor to the growth of economy, social, education and development plans as well as a clear vision and direction coinciding with the government’s ‘Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama’ (WKB) 2030 and Sarawak’s future development direction in the next 10 years. “Look at Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and I … we think together, we have the same ideals and we have the same vision to make sure that this region of Sarawak and Malaysia must move forward to be a developed region and a developed country,” he added. Also present during the luncheon were federal ministers from the GPS namely, Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof; Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar; Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi; and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Other notable GPS leaders were Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing; and Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
KUCHING: It is now all up to the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to determine whether Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) should nominate its candidate in the 12the Sarawak election. Prime Minister and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would leave it to the state leaders to decide on the next move. “Whatever it is, we will discuss… (That) I will leave it to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and the state leadership to make the decision. “Therefore, I do not want to comment further on that. It will depend on when there is a right time, we will try to discuss that. “Any decision that we want to make, we are allies in the party that fight based on the same understanding. So, the most important thing is to get the strong support from the voters,” he told a press conference after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre here today (April 2). He said this was important so that the state government could be reshaped to possibly win more seats. “If possible, to have a landslide victory. And I expect that because of the efforts made by the chief minister and the leaders in the state Cabinet as well as in the GPS who have worked hard. “Whatever the situation is, the party from Bersatu, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) will give all of our fullest support. This is important, no division. “Be it there be a seat or no seat, it is a secondary issue. What is important is that we want to ensure a big win for the GPS in Sarawak,” he said. In the meantime, Muhyiddin welcomed the recent statement about PAS which called on Muslim organisations to defend the PN government. “Yes, PAS is our partner in PN. They are the founding partner. We are united, and we have already established cooperation. “But, what is important for us as the ruling coalition is to have the support of all communities,” he said. He said what was important was that as a party that supported the struggles of the country, it must get the support from all, regardless of their background. “It is important that the parties represent all the races and religion. It is not about Malays,” said Muhyiddin. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, and State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing.
KUCHING: Putrajaya takes notes of Sarawak’s request to give priority to vaccinating its people, particularly those in the Covid-19 red zones. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the state government’s request for additional vaccines in the red zone area has basis. “In principle, we agree, but we also need to look in details as other states also need the vaccine supply. “At the same time, we want to find a way to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases to the lowest level. And we will work on it,” he said told reporters after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre today (April 2). He said the question is not about not wanting to supply the additional vaccine, but the issue was whether the supplier could send the vaccine at one time. “Some of it (vaccine) arrives tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, so we have to send it in batches. “If the suppliers can send it immediately, then we will get it immediately. If they follow a certain schedule, we have to wait for the supplier. That is the issue now,” he said. On Sarawak’s intention to procure its own vaccine to step up its vaccination programme, the prime minister said in principle the federal government has no objection to the state’s decision to purchase its own supplies. “The efforts by the state government (on getting additional vaccines) would ease the federal government’s burden in managing the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said. However, he said the only issue was on whether the state could procure the vaccine supplies. “I think this is not easy, as there are some countries that have yet to receive enough supplies,” he said. Adding on, Muhyiddin added that last year he had instructed the ministers responsible to get the vaccine to make sure the supply was enough for all Malaysians and non-Malaysians in the country and at the same time obtaining the vaccine at reasonable prices. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme rolled out on Feb 26. The government targets to vaccinate 70 percent of Malaysians to achieve herd immunity.
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