Cash recycling machine comes in handy for Lubok Antu residents

LUBOK ANTU: The installation of a cash recycling machine (CRM) in Lubok Antu town is recommended for the benefit of visitors and nearby residents. Lubok Antu Member of Parliament (MP) Roy Angau Gingkoi said the idea was in response to the issue with the area’s current automatic teller machines (ATMs) which are allegedly frequently damaged […]

Rayong seeks to nullify Lubok Antu polls result

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) candidate for the Lubok Antu parliamentary constituency, Dr Johnichal Rayong Ngipa, who suffered a slim defeat in the 15th general election (GE15) is seeking to nullify the result. He told a press conference here that his request for a recount was rejected by the returning officer without any reason given […]

Roy thanks Lubok Antu constituents for mandate

KUCHING: The new face fielded by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for Lubok Antu parliamentary seat has successfully defeated three other contenders after garnering 6,644 votes. Greenhorn Roy Angau Gingkoi expressed his thanks to the people of the constituency for giving the mandate to GPS. “The victory has given the opportunity to GPS to wrest back […]

Go and try Lubok Antu’s famous smoked fish

LUBOK ANTU: Smoked fish is among the most famous delicacies favoured by locals here and also those who come to visit from outside the area. Sulan Guang has been selling various types of produce at Market Hasil Hutan (market selling jungle produce) Lubok Antu District Council (MDLA) and among them are smoked fish. “I have […]

Lubok Antu constituents want incumbent to contest

SRI AMAN: Communities in Lubok Antu parliamentary seat will give their full support to its incumbent, Jugah Muyang, to continue contesting in the 15th general election (GE15). According to Tuai Rumah Panjang Tisak Ili, Skrang, Tracy, she is very grateful to Jugah for the development that has been given to their village over the years. […]

4X4 club equally good in motoring and outreach

KUCHING: Padawan 4X4 Adventure Club has turned out to be more than just a motoring club given its active involvement in charity and community works since its establishment seven years ago. Club president, Mercellinus Meran, said it has always been taking care of its members’ welfare and also involved in charity work where their services […]

Lubok Antu MP’s PRS application still up in air

KUCHING: Will Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang be accepted to rejoin Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS)? Jugah on July 13 had told a local daily here that he had the blessing of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to join PRS. But according to sources, some PRS Supreme Council members did not want […]

Now Lubok Antu MP applies to join GPS

KUCHING: Independent MP Jugah Muyang has also applied to join a component party of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). The Lubok Antu MP submitted his application to Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) some three months ago. His application means two MPs have applied to enter ruling coalition within the past three months. Recently, Puncak Borneo MP Datuk […]

7 people reported safe after boat overturns in Lubok Antu

LUBOK ANTU: Seven persons who were reported to be floating in the waters of Aiman Resort last evening after their boat capsized have been found safe and sound. A spokesperson of the Sarawak Fire Department operations centre said they received a distress call about the capsizing event at 6.30pm. Firemen from Betong station were promptly deployed to […]

GPS has high chances to wrest back Selangau, Julau, Lubok Antu in GE15

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has a high chance of wresting back control of the Selangau, Julau and Lubok Antu parliamentary seats in the 15th General Election (GE15), said a political analyst. The three seats―allocated to GPS member Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS)―were lost in GE14 in 2018. Universiti Malaya’s Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang […]