Agong to dine with locals at central market
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market is among the places scheduled to be visited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah during the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour to the town.Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said that His Royal […]
Two locals detained for drugs
MIRI: Two local men were detained by the police during a raid at a house early yesterday morning at Kings Park Jalan Airport when they were found having drugs believed to be syabu weighing at 172grammes worth RM17,200 that were seized as case evidence. The two suspects aged 42 and 43 are currently remanded […]
Fostering spirit of patriotism
SERIAN: The involvement of locals in numerous activities, regardless of their background, is a convincing proof of unity. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus lauded the Kembara Merdeka Keluarga Malaysia 2022 (KMKM2020) convoy and said he hoped it could further fuel the spirit of patriotism among the people. After visiting Kota Samarahan, Simunjan and Gedong, the […]
Hidden gem Lusong Laku a must visit place
KUCHING: The Lusong Laku waterfall, a tourist gem hidden in interior Belaga, is a must visit place for locals and foreigners alike. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his delight at the beauty of the waterfall, which he likened to the famous Niagara Falls in North America. “I am extremely proud of Lusong […]
Enhance locals’ skills to address labour shortage
MIRI: Despite the fact that government projects and the oil palm sector are rapidly increasing, the state still faces a shortage of manpower, which is considered to be hampering related activities, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who spoke at the Raya-Gawai 2022 event and the launch of Taman […]
Army patrol foils bid to sneak illegals in
LUNDU: An attempt by three locals to smuggle three illegal immigrants into Sarawak was foiled by the army today morning (May 22). The First Infantry Division in a statement, revealed that at about 6am an army team detected three motorcycles entering Malaysia from Indonesia at the Rimbunan Hijau oil palm plantation, some 600 metres from […]
Premier breaks fast with community leaders, locals
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg broke fast with community leaders and local residents at a ceremony in State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex atrium here, yesterday. The event, which was attended by about 300 guests, aimed to strengthen good relations between the leaders and the community in attendance. After breaking […]
Cease open burning activities
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) has warned locals and all industries operating in Sarawak not to practise open burning. It said that open burning was a major contributor to the deterioration of Sarawak’s air quality, causing harm to public health as well as the economy of the country. It warned that the […]
Give priority to locals for jobs
COMPANIES that want to hire foreign workers must first open the job opportunities to locals through advertisements in local newspapers or career portals. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the state government had always prioritised locals when opening up job opportunities at every level or sector. “Companies and […]
