Huang visits completed projects
SARIKEI: Repok Assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii went to the ground to witness several completed projects under the rural transformation programme (RTP) last Sunday. Among the project site that he visited were Sarikei Basketball Association, SJK (C) Su Ming, St Alban Church, Nyelong Methodist Church, Yien Sung Methodist Church, Sarawak Full Gospel Church and […]
Repok rep working to upgrade infrastructure
SARIKEI: Rural development is crucial to improving the agricultural economy. Therefore, Repok assemblyman Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii said that perfect roads would facilitate farmers’ travel and sale of agriculture products. Since serving as Repok assemblyman for over four years, Huang has been working to improve infrastructure, and roads, to boost the standard of living […]
High praise for teachers
SARIKEI: Teachers here were highly praised by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii for their abilities in conducting their lessons with strict compliance to the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines. Huang came up with his praise when officiating at the delayed district-level Teachers’ Day — usually held annually on May 16 — for Sarikei […]
Huang thanks CM for development funds
SIBU: Repok assemblyman Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong Sii thanked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for approving funds for the development in Sarikei. The allocations were for the upgrading of roads in the urban areas as well as roads to longhouses and providing basic amenities. Roads in Sebanyak areas have also been upgraded, […]
Three more adjustable beds from rep
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii donated three more adjustable beds to help ease the burden of bedridden patients. Recent recipients were Awangku Suhaimi Awangku Mashor, 48, senior citizens Poi Leong Seng, 79, at Bunga Raya Road and Tiong Chiong Kai, 87, at Sungai Pasi. All three of them now require full care […]
Cheap pineapples in Sibu due to glut
SIBU: There is a glut of pineapple in this town around this time every year. Due to oversupply, the price is extremely cheap. Farmers in nearby Sarikei－the pineapple town－will flock to Sibu to sell this tropical fruit. Even those from as far as Mukah and Matu-Daro would drive here. A Mukah resident, who wished to […]
All govt depts to be under one roof
SARIKEI: The new 12-storey Integrated Administrative Centre (IAC) will house important government departments including the Resident Office and Land and Survey Department, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The project, which cost more than RM140 million, would keep important government departments under one roof in order to serve the people better, he […]
Contraband fags worth RM56,320 seized
SARIKEI: A total of 69,480 sticks of regular and clove contraband cigarettes worth RM56,320 were seized at a commercial centre at Jakar here on Wednesday (June 17). According to a report, Sarawak Marine Police Region Five conducted a raid around 11am at the upper floor of a shoplot and arrested a woman in her 40s. […]
Road will cut Sarikei-Tg Manis travel time
SARIKEI: Travelling from Sarikei to Tanjung Manis will take a much shorter time once a 17km road connecting the two places has been completed. According to Repok assemblyman Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii, the road costing about RM300 million would be completed within four years. “Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at […]
Charcoal-roasted ‘Roti Kahwin’, one of Sarikei’s hidden gems
SARIKEI: Kedai Kopi Aik Seng, which has been around since before the World War II, is a must-try for those visiting Sarikei town, 346 kilometres from Kuching. Located at Jalan Wharf here, the coffee shop which is known for its charcoal-roasted bread or “roti kahwin” dish, has been operating since the 1930s and is now […]
