RM100k for SJKC Hua Nam, Meradong to ungrade infrastructure
MERADONG: A total of RM100,000 has been allocated to upgrade the infrastructure of SJKC Hua Nam, Sungai Petai here under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for Meradong constituency. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Meradong incumbent Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing officiated at the symbolic handover ceremony of the project site […]
Eight men arrested for illegal cockfight
MERADONG: Eight men were arrested for cockfighting last Sunday (Oct 10). They were picked up by a police team from the district’s Criminal Investigation Department at an open-space area at Jalan Tanjung Manis around 3.30pm. Meradong police chief DSP Sekam Anoi said the men attempted to flee the scene, however, their efforts were short-lived as […]
In the dark no more
MERADONG: Users of Jalan Bintangor-Sarikei can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the shortcut to Sarikei town has been equipped with street lights, thus ensuring the safety of road users especially during night time. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) yesterday (Oct 5) reported Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hii as saying that 162 streetlights […]
Another mobile vaccination centre in Meradong
MERADONG: Another mobile vaccination centre (PPV) was opened in the district of Meradong at Dewan Sri Rajang, Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Rajang Campus. The other two mobile PPVs in Meradong are in Kampung Sabena and Sungai Mupong. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing expressed his gratitude towards the Sarawak government for opening another PPV […]
Teen feared drowned while bathing in river
MERADONG: A 17-year-old boy is feared drowned while bathing with his friends in a river yesterday (June 29). A spokesman from the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said a distress call was received at 3.45pm pertaining to the incident and Bintangor firemen were despatched to the scene. “Earlier that day, while bathing […]
400 in Meradong get second dose of vaccine
MERADONG: Six hundred people were vaccinated at the Bintangor Community Hall vaccination centre (PPV), on Thursday (June 24). Meradong PPV chief Dr Nur Khairi Deris said around 400 received their second dose of Covid-19 vaccine while the rest had their first dose. Dr Nur Khairi told Meradong Information Department (JaPen) that she was satisfied with […]
New cluster in Meradong district
KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified one new cluster in Meradong district named Sungai Sian cluster. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement today (May 29), said it was a community cluster involving a longhouse in the area. “Of the 57 people who were screened, 22 including the index case were positive […]
New cluster in Meradong district
KUCHING: The State Health Department has declared a new cluster — the Sungai Rayah Cluster — in Meradong district today (May 14). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said it is a community cluster involving a longhouse in Sungai Rayah, Bintangor. “In this cluster, a total of 50 individuals have been screened. Results found that […]
RM100k each for Chinese schools in Meradong
KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tong Hua and SMK Kai Chung in Meradong district have received RM100,000 each for their education development. The funds from the state government, through its Sarawak Chinese School special unit, were presented by Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing on Tuesday. “Chinese secondary schools are important to enrich students with […]
Tanjung Genting Cluster: New cluster in Meradong district
KUCHING: A new cluster dubbed the Tanjung Genting Cluster has been declared by the State Health Department (JKNS) in Meradong district, Sarikei today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this community cluster had been detected in a settlement at Tanjung Genting, Sungai Mador, Meradong District in Sarikei Division. “The […]
