Bridge’s beam collapses
MUKAH: The beam of Jambatan Kuning which spans the Mukah River has collapsed after it was hit by a barge carrying a crane early this morning. According to Mukah Division acting Resident Safrie Saili who was at the scene, there were no casualties during the incident. “I have advised the public at the scene to […]
Mangrove areas as carbon storage
OYA: The state government is looking at the mangrove areas in Oya, Mukah and Dalat to be developed as carbon storage research locations at a cost of approximately RM30 million. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said recent findings from a study by the Sarawak Information Technology System (SAINS) found that the […]
Mukah development centre in the pipeline
OYA: The state government plans to transform Mukah Division into a development centre in the near future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the main thing that needed to be expedited at this time was to complete all basic facilities including clean water supply, electricity and road network. “For Mukah area, […]
3 On 3 Mukah Street Soccer Tournament
MUKAH: The 3 On 3 Mukah Street Soccer Tournament jointly organised by Mukah Parliamentary Service Centre and Mukah Referees Club (MRC) in collaboration with Mukah Divisional Youth and Sports Office will be held on June 4 at Pantai Kaul Mukah Motorcycle Parking Lot from 8am to 4pm. The first 32 teams to register will be […]
No reports of goods shortage in Mukah so far
MUKAH: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah head Salihin Den says there have been no reports on the shortage of essential goods in the division thus far. “There are no complaints about the lack of essential goods for Gawai, everything is guaranteed to be adequate. “At the same time, we are also […]
Ministry busts 4WD carrying cooking oil
MUKAH: A four-wheel-drive vehicle ferrying subsidised cooking oil, a controlled item, without proper documentation was seized on Saturday (May 21). Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry officers found the vehicle carrying packets of subsidised cooking oil without paperwork, as required under the Control of Supplies Act, 1961. “The vehicle was carrying or in possession of […]
Mitigate erosion at Mukah riverbank
MUKAH: The authorities need to take immediate action on the issue of erosion at the Mukah riverbank in the area between Sungai Penakub Hilir and Sungai Tellian. Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said this in a meeting with the implementing agencies at the Mukah MP’s Office here. At the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) two […]
Move to encourage more industries in Mukah
THE Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) will review the need to implement the Matadeng Industrial Park project to encourage more industries in Mukah. Deputy Minister of International Trade and Investment Malcom Mussen Lamoh said Matadeng was a strategic node in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) development corridor, especially in the Mukah-Balingian coastal zone. […]
Blaze destroys two houses in Mukah
MUKAH: Two families were lucky to escape a blaze that destroyed their homes here. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), it received an emergency call at 5.04pm, Thursday (May 12), regarding the fire. Firefighters from the Mukah station rushed to the location at Kampung Tutus Hilir, some 9km from the station. “The operation […]
Fire makes 13 people homeless
MUKAH: Thirteen people from two families were made homeless when fire destroyed two houses at Kampung Tutus Hilir at 5 pm on Thursday. Fortunately, there were no casualties. All the residents from Abu Bakar’s house was able to save themselves by jumping down from the kitchen verandah while residents from Roslan Salleh’s house was at […]
