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Works Minister launches campaign to tackle potholes and infrastructure woes

KUCHING: Federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has expressed his serious concern about the issue of potholes and infrastructure-related problems. While acknowledging that this is not a new problem in the country, he emphasised that it is frequently brought to the attention of the ministry. “Despite some perceiving potholes as a minor issue, […]

Promoting Song District through Safari

SONG: Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has suggested that the Safari Baleh Kapit 2023 event in Sungai Tekalit could serve as a platform to promote the Song district. According to Nanta, the organising committee hopes to attract more participants from other districts in the next edition of the Safari. “This kind of programme […]

Nanta’s passion for service continues to shine

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has been dedicating his life to serving the state and country, especially the people of Kapit in Sarawak, for 23 years. The six-term Kapit Member of Parliament first won the rural constituency in the 10th General Election (GE10) in 1999 and has held the seat till this day. Nanta, 64, comes from an illustrious family. […]

People-centric GPS ready for GE15

SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been holding steadfast to its promise to serve the people. This we have been doing regardless when the general election is to be held, said Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “We have not reached a year after the elections at the state level, GPS is always ready […]

Family cheap sales event a sellout

SERIAN: The Malaysian Family Cheap Sales programme (JMKM) here proved to be a success, with 400 chickens selling out in less than an hour. The programme, which was held for the first time in the Kedup state constituency, benefited more than 20,000 dwellers in the area. As such, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk […]

Kapit’s ‘hidden treasures’

KUCHING: If Tanjung Piai in Johor is famously known as the southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia, then Kapit actually also has many hidden geographical treasures that may not be known by many. Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that in the past, the area was the last longhouse settlement in the southernmost location, […]

Reactions vary over subsidy removal

By Neville Timothy Sanders & Nura Valentiana Lorna KUCHING: While some consumers agree with the government’s decision to discontinue the subsidy for bottled 2kg, 3kg and 5kg cooking palm oil effective July 1 to curb abuse by the commercial sector and smugglers, others have expressed their frustrations over the decision. The B40 group will feel […]

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 in every celebration of various […]

AirAsia to give feedback to ministry within 24 hours  

PUTRAJAYA: AirAsia will provide feedback on consumer issues, including those related to flight delays and rescheduling, to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) within 24 hours. Its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said after compiling consumers’ grievances and complaints on the issue of AirAsia flight delays, KPDNHEP had made a preliminary […]

Non-medical face masks SIRIM cert postponed to 2023

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on April 7 announced that the Enforcement of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Non-Medical Face Mask Order which requires manufacturers and importers of non-medical face masks to apply for MS SIRIM certification and labelling has been postponed to Jan 1, 2023. Domestic Trade and […]