Cleanliness is everyone’s duty: SMC
SIBU: It is the daily effort of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) to maintain, educate and work with the public and clear rubbish as fast as possible. SMC’s chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horth pointed out that SMC cannot do this alone but needs the public’s cooperation to keep Sibu clean. “Next year, we will write to […]
The dangers of being a mule account holder
KUCHING: Police are requesting cooperation from all parties to make the public be more aware of the consequences of being a mule account holder. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said all parties, including non-governmental organisations, had been urged to cooperate with the police to conduct public awareness on such crime. “They need […]
Road bully: Public cooperation sought
PADAWAN: Police here are currently looking for a male driver who stopped his car in the middle of the road and blocked another vehicle at Jalan Pasar Sungai Maong, Batu Kawa yesterday (June 18). The incident believed to have happened around 11.30am, went viral on social media after a 30-second video clip uploaded by the […]
Everyone to play part in controlling HFMD
KUCHING: All parties must play their part in controlling the cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier noted that the HFMD cases have dropped significantly in the past week. “The number of HFMD cases has decreased from 822 in last two weeks to 542 […]
Sim appeals to parents to get their kids vaccinated
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on parents to find time to bring their children for COVID-19 vaccination. He said Sarawak’s target for the vaccination of children aged five to 11 was 50 per cent by the end of February, but as of Friday (Feb 25), the state had […]
Everyone’s role important in anti-drug fight
SERIAN: An assemblyman has appealed for cooperation from all sectors to curb drug abuse. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported on Sunday (Feb 20) that Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Illus viewed such cooperation as important to ensure the people take ongoing anti-drug efforts seriously. “This is to ensure we play our part to can […]
Voter turnout hinges on level of confidence
KUCHING: Cooperation between all relevant parties must be seamless to ensure a high voter turnout come Dec 18. According to political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal, this will involve the Election Commission (EC), authorities, political parties, election officials and ultimately the general public. “First, the EC needs to outline guidelines and provide continuous information […]
Appeal goes out to landowners to allow telco towers
KUCHING: Landowners in Sarawak have been asked to allow the government to use their land to put up more than 1,000 telecommunication towers over the next one year. “It is understandable that land matters are always close to the people’s hearts as it is priceless and can be very sensitive. However, there is an urgency […]
Ensure people vote, community leaders urged
KUCHING: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) have been urged to ensure those under their care come out to vote on polling day. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to ensure high voter turnout in the forthcoming state polls. “The higher the turnout, the better […]
Help take care of river navigation markers, signs
MIRI: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is seeking cooperation, especially from riverine users, to take care of all river navigation markers and signs. “In case of any damage, they should make a report at the nearest Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) office,” said the Sarawak Transport Minister after inspecting the Piasau Bridge here on Tuesday (Oct […]
