One flood evacuation centre remains open in Serian
KUCHING: Only one evacuation centre (PPS) in Serian District remains in operation, and it currently houses 325 flood victims, as of Monday (Jan 18). A statement from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Sarawak Civil Defense Force (APM) said the PPS SK Tanah Puteh was the only one left. It also said the number […]
Human trade bid foiled
SERIAN: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted a human smuggling attempt by arresting a local agent (tekong) and six Indonesian illegal immigrants at Jalan Mongkos-Serian oil palm plantation on Saturday. District police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said the arrest was made at 7.50am when the GOF team was carrying out ‘Ops Benteng Covid’ patrols near […]
Man found dead with gunshot wounds
SERIAN: A man was found dead in his house at Taman Pasir here with gunshot wounds to his chest last Friday. District police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said police received a call around 5.55pm from the deceased’s son regarding the incident. “A police team was immediately despatched to the scene and found the deceased on […]
Village to get 2 RTP projects
SERIAN: Two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects will be implemented in Kampung Belimbing B, Serian. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus attended the ground-breaking ceremony for a project to upgrade the agricultural road that costs RM100,000 at Kampung Belimbing B today (Jan 8). “Aside from this project, another project is the construction of St Elizabeth Church […]
Water disruption in Bau, Serian, Lawas
BAU: Emergency maintenance works are being carried out by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), which would start at 9pm tonight and ended at 4am tomorrow (Jan 5). The areas affected are along Jln Bau/Lundu to Stesen Pam Pengalak Btg Kayan, Kpg Sibuluh, Jln Selalang/Tondong, Apar/Barieng/Segong, throughout Kpg Singai, Sg Pinang-Kpg Melayu Seberang, throughout […]
Car catches fire
KUCHING: Firefighters in the state might have had a less hectic year end, but still they were always prepared for any eventuality. Bomba personnel were summoned to put out a car fire along Jalan Riih Mongkos, Serian at 8.25pm yesterday (Dec 31). Firemen from the Serian fire station were despatched to the scene and they […]
Religious, Baitulmal offices start operational Jan 4
SERIAN: The Serian Islamic Religious Office and Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak Office will be fully operational starting this January 4, said Sarawak Islamic Council president Datuk Misnu Taha. According to him, a branch office was set up in the area to facilitate and speed up service delivery to the Muslim community around Serian. “So far, they […]
Indonesian man arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs
SERIAN: An Indonesian man was arrested by General Operation Force (GOF) for allegedly trafficking drugs worth more than RM530,000 last Saturday Dec 26). Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the incident happened around 4pm near Sungai Paoh area. A team of GOF 11th Battalion were carrying out ‘Ops Benteng Covid’ when they spotted […]
Malaysian drivers lacking in road courtesy
SERIAN: Road users are reminded to be courteous when on the road. This helps to prevent road accidents and save lives. In making the call, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Micheal Manyin Jawong asserted that inconsiderate road users would be one of the main road accident causes. Malaysian drivers are lacking in […]
Everwin Supermarket opens 25th branch
SERIAN: Everwin Supermarket is offering customers more choices and shopping experience with the opening of its 25th branch at Serian Bypass. Its manager, Lee Chee Kiong said the opening of the supermarket coincided with the request of the surrounding community to make a choice and price comparison during the Christmas festive season which is just […]
