One killed, five injured in collision
MUKAH: A lorry-car collision that occurred at KM69, Jalan Mukah-Selangau today left a man dead and five family members injured. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu who confirmed the case, said the incident happened around 6am when both vehicles were travelling in opposite directions. “Investigations found that the car, with a family of […]
Politeknik Mukah grateful to Saberkas
MUKAH: Students of Politeknik Mukah (PMU) who are currently undergoing their quarantine order had received food assistance on Wednesday. Some 970 food packs were distributed to help lessen the burden of students – and their families – in terms of having a sufficient food supply. The contribution worth RM9,000 was organised under the Saberkas Balingian Prihatin […]
Missing fisherman at Batang Paloh found safe
MUKAH: A fisherman reported missing at Batang Paloh here since Tuesday was found stranded at a nearby beach by members of the public this morning. Acting on a report received on Tuesday evening, State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said a search and rescue (SAR) operation was conducted today at around 7am in […]
New Mukah Airport handed over to Malaysian Transport Ministry
MUKAH: The new Mukah Airport will see an increase in air network as well as open up new connections along the coastal area. Located about seven kilometres from the town of Mukah, it will cater to the needs of larger ATR aircraft. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the completed […]
Comply with festive price control scheme, traders reminded
MUKAH: Traders in Mukah Division have been reminded to comply with the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the coming Aidilfitri. As of Monday (April 26), no complaints were received by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) here regarding any violations. “Enforcement officers will always be going around to ensure the […]
Kakan Kala in place of Kaul Festival
MUKAH: The Mukah Kaul Festival was not celebrated here like in previous years, instead, only the ‘Kakan Kala’ ceremony was conducted at Kala Dana beach as early as 7am. Kampung Tellian folk prepared light meals in the compounds of their respective homes to ensure that this Melanau custom is not forgotten, even during the Covid-19 […]
Melanau ritual for bountiful harvests, personal safety
MUKAH: Bapa Kaul (father of the Kaul) normally prepares for the Melanau annual cleaning ceremony as early as 5am before boarding a boat down the Tellian River, accompanied by the villagers and traditional Melanau music performances along the way. The aim is to bring “Serahang”(flat round offering basket raised on a 7 feet bamboo pole) […]
Funds of over RM1 million distributed
MUKAH: Special grants totalling RM1,213,000 under Phase 1/2021 were distributed to 106 recipients in Mukah parliamentary constituency in stages from April 8 to 22. The recipients comprised village development and security committees (JKKKs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The grants were for implementing activities and assist those whose loved ones died, as well […]
Donation for frontliners in Mukah
MUKAH: Frontliners manning the road block and low-risk Covid-19 treatment and quarantine centre (PKRC) at Politeknik Mukah (PMU) here received contribution on Friday (April 23). Mukah Division Resident Hamdiah Bakir handed over the contribution to the recipients at two separate locations. She said it was in appreciation for the frontliners who had been tasked to perform […]
Over 110 Covid-19 patients under supervision in Mukah
MUKAH: Some 113 active Covid-19 cases at the two low-risk treatment and quarantine centres (PKRC) here as of April 23 are currently under medical supervision by the authorities. This was disclosed by Mukah Division Resident Hamdiah Bakir after attending a simple handover contribution to staff of agencies and non-governmental organisation (NGO) at the lobby of […]
