High oil palm prices lure construction workers
SELANGAU: Exorbitant oil palm prices have drawn construction workers to the plantation sector. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was due to the lucrative salaries offered by plantation operators compared to earnings in the construction sector which were based on skill levels. “When the prices of oil palm are so lucrative, these […]
Another case of construction worker killed in crash
PADAWAN: In a bizarre incident another construction worker died on the spot after he was believed to have fallen off from his motorcycle and landing straight into the bushes by the roadside on Saturday (Aug 28). Investigations found that the incident happened along Jalan FAC Matang around 7.30am. District deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw […]
Labour-intensive industries need help
KUCHING: The Sarawak government must begin to refocus on assisting labour-intensive industries which are facing a shortage of workers, including foreigners, such as oil palm plantations, manufacturing, and construction, says Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “These are the challenges of a stagnating economy in recovery. In-depth discussions and research are needed to form […]
Food aid for construction workers, guards
KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies will be distributing food aid to construction workers and security guards throughout Kuching, Bintulu and Miri as part of it ‘Naim Cares Food Aid’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The programme was made possible by the Group’s CSR donation and a financial contribution of over RM4,000 from Naim’s employees. More […]
Rep assists needy families obtain aid
KUCHING: Two needy families received contributions facilitated by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. A family living in a rental house at Jalan Arang in Lorong 5 received a personal contribution from Datuk Seri Voon Jan Poh, today (July 2). Lo, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, witnessed the handover of the contribution […]
Jealous man held for whacking wife with handphone
PADAWAN: A 29-year-old construction worker suspected his 24-year-old wife of having an affair with her 23-year-old adopted brother. When he and two friends punched her adopted brother, his wife tried to stop them and this infuriated the jealous hubby who whacked the woman on the head with a mobile phone, causing her injuries. The incident […]
Workers camp registers 101 positive cases
MIRI: A total of 101 Covid-19 positive cases has been detected at a base camp for road construction workers of the Pan Borneo Highway, involving to the Tangap sub-cluster in Subis district. The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) said today all the cases had been admitted to Miri Hospital and gazetted Covid-19 quarantine and […]
Construction workers must be protected from virus
KUALA LUMPUR: Preventive measures at construction sites must be taken seriously including ensuring that all foreign workers are screened for Covid-19, said Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) chief executive Datuk Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid. He said ensuring that all foreign workers undergo the RTK Antigen test was necessary to curb the transmission of the […]
Indonesian boyfriend held for rape
MIRI: An Indonesian man has been detained on Wednesday for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15 year-old girlfriend. According to Miri deputy police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol, the 24 year-old suspect was apprehended at 7.30pm on Wednesday (December 16) at Miri Hospital, following a report lodged by the girl’s father. It was reported that […]
Yes, extend foreign workers’ permits
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developer’s Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok is all for extending foreign workers’ permits in Sarawak. Besides covering the shortfall of workers in the construction and plantation sector, he said it could save transportation costs and reduce the waiting and processing time. “This will help tackle […]
