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Warisan formula won’t wrest seats for opposition

KUCHING: The Malay-Muslim faction in opposition parties in Sarawak will stand little chance of winning any seat in the upcoming state election even if they form a united front in the mould of Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan). Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said it is not easy to dislodge Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) from […]

Good to wear face shields

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos has lauded Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng on the latter’s plan to enforce the use of face shields on top of face masks as double protection. He said that it was a very good idea and suggestion which would definitely […]

Compliance level in Samarahan satisfactory

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Mino expressed his satisfaction with the level of adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Samarahan. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune, he said that residents living within the jurisdiction of MPKS have gotten used to the SOPs and are complying with the guidelines set […]

Sarawak better off without Malaya-based parties

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must continue to be consistent in not allowing Malaya-based parties to contest in the upcoming state election, opines a political analyst. Datuk Peter Minos noted that there was no problem in GPS and Perikatan Nasional (PN) being friendly as well as having good cooperation. Having said that, he pointed out […]

Bung Bratak’s reopening for day-trippers only

KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Heritage Centre will reopen next Sunday after months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said only day trips would be allowed. “There will be no overnight stays, camping, group meetings, and conferences,” he said on Saturday. He said all visitors […]

Drainage improvement MPKS’ top priority

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is hoping that works to improve and upgrade the drainage of flood-prone areas in Samarahan will be done soonest possible. The Public Works Department (PWD) is looking into the matter seriously, said MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos who added that the affected villages and areas included Kampung Tanjung Budong, […]

Visit MPKS for alternative registration for Covid vaccination

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan residents who do not have smartphones are asked to come forward to the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) for vaccine registration. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos stated that recently the council had given out early notices to the residents in Samarahan to register for the vaccination. “The Resident’s Office have instructed us […]

Traffic lights to fix Samarahan road congestion

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS)’s biggest problem will be substantially abated once new traffic light intersections are completed by 2024. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the traffic light intersection that is currently being built will solve traffic congestion in Samarahan. “The government will also build a new expressway from the Samarahan Bridge towards […]

Samarahan businesses SOPs compliant

KUCHING: Most business operators continue to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow directives from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as well as the local councils. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said that business operators have been reaching out to the local council for advice. He pointed out […]

Council pleased with SOP adherence

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is pleased in noting that the locals have shown full compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines in bid to fight against Covid-19. Earlier Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed his satisfaction pertaining to the high level of SOP adherence by those at the popular […]