Barriers erected to stop illegal waste dumping

SARIKEI: The Sarikei District Council (MDS) closed off the entrance to a location frequently used for illegal dumping of waste by placing iron barriers at the Old Ferry Point site here. Despite various efforts by the MDS to stop the illegal dumping activities at the Old Ferry Point site, which has been privately owned since […]

PBTs told to work with elected reps

KUCHING: Local authorities (PBT) must play their role in tandem with the respective assemblyman’s plans to ensure facilities for the people are well-implemented. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this applies to several key areas under the jurisdiction of the district councils. He explained that this involves drainage systems, concrete alleyways, street lighting and waste management. […]

Thirty councillors take oath of office

SERIAN: Thirty councillors of the Serian District Council (MDS) have been reappointed for a period of three months from Jan 1 to March 31 after they took their oath of office. A news report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) said Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn was […]

Council staff earn local rep’s praise

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman has commended Sarikei District Council (MDS) staff for their excellent work in the implementation of Projek Rakyat in his constituency. “The Repok constituency has undergone many changes in terms of development after being led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS),” said Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii. “Thank you for your diligence and upbeat […]

Food baskets for law enforcement, frontline workers

KUCHING: CS Supermarket Serian today presented food baskets to the law enforcement and frontline workers of the Serian District Council (MDS). Group operations manager of CS Supermarket, Nicholas Lim Kui Kheng handed over the food aid to the secretary of the Serian District Council, Constantine Gerald David Jonas. Constantine praised the supermarket and Councillor Leong […]

Facilities in Tanjung Kembang Beach to be upgraded

KABONG: Facilities at Tanjung Kembang Beach will be upgraded through two projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2020. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said the project was among seven projects to be implemented by the Saratok District Council (MDS). “The potential of Tanjung Kembang Beach as tourist destination should not be overlooked. Thus, this […]

Normal waste collection schedule ahead of festivals

KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd has announced that there will be no changes in the waste collection schedule for Hari Raya and Gawai. It said on the eves of Hari Raya and Gawai, waste collection services in all relevant areas under Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) […]

Disinfection at places of worship

SERIAN: Three places of worship in Bukit Semuja constituency were disinfected yesterday, namely St Theresa Church, St Helen Church and Masjid Nurul Ehsan in Taman Anggerek. The disinfection programme was initiated and headed by Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus in collaboration with Serian District Council (MDS), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Health Department, Royal Malaysian […]