5 telecommunication towers to be set up in Serian
SERIAN: Five telecommunication towers and fibre optic development will be built in some areas in Serian, which are under the jurisdiction of Kota Samarahan. According to Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang, the construction of fibre optics by Telekom Malaysia (TM) would give internet network services in practically all areas of Kota Samarahan, including Serian, […]
Man electrocuted on transformer rig
SERIAN: A man was confirmed dead after he is believed to have gotten stuck on a transformer rig at Kampung Semukoi A, Jalan Serian-Sri Aman yesterday (Apr 11). Serian police chief, DSP Aswandy Anis, said preliminary investigations found no signs of foul play at the scene and is believed to have died due to electrocution. […]
Two villages get RM88,000 in grants
SERIAN: Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities II Datuk Willie Mongin has approved a grant of RM88,000 to two villages in his Mambong constituency. He approved RM58,000 for Kampung Panchor Dayak in Serian and RM30,000 to Kampung Nyegol in the Upper Bengoh Dam in Padawan. The Puncak Borneo MP said RM30,000 is approved for […]
Missing man found safe
SERIAN: The 59-year-old man who was reported missing on April 8 after he failed to return from his farm at Kampung Pridan, Jalan Mentong Merau, was found safe yesterday. A spokesman from the Sarawak Fire Department operations centre said the rescue team were informed by the police that the victim was found alive. The villagers […]
Serian, Sri Aman declared as African Swine Fever disease control areas
KUCHING: Serian and Sri Aman divisions have been officially declared as African Swine Fever (ASF) disease control areas, said Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Atom. He said the declaration by the ministry was made under Section 35 (1) (b) of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999. “This Order […]
Suspected drug peddlers nabbed
SERIAN: Narcotics police here arrested two local men for allegedly possessing drugs believed to be methamphetamine on Saturday (Mar 12). Serian police chief DSP Aswandy Anis, said the drugs weighing 12.84g and stored inside 22 straw tubes and 12 plastic packets, were seized as evidence. He said a raid was carried out at an unnumbered […]
Male pedestrian killed after being hit by a MPV
SERIAN: A pedestrian died instantly after he was allegedly hit by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) while crossing a road. The incident happened at KM58, Jalan Kuching Serian, at around 7.40pm last Saturday. Supt Alexson Naga said the MPV was on its way to Lachau, Sri Aman. “The victim, Bonniface Bong Ah Loong, 45, was instantly […]
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 […]
Incentives for students who passed trial exams
SERIAN: With 10 days left before the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination commences, Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called on parents of the candidates to continue supporting their children. As a former teacher, he said he fully supports the efforts of teachers in ensuring that the upcoming SPM candidates are able to […]
MP delighted that Serian folk getting vaccine booster
SERIAN: Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem is proud and happy that the people of Serian have complied with the government’s directive to receive the Covid-19 vaccine and booster in order to achieve herd immunity and curb the spread of the virus. “This morning, while I was having breakfast at a coffee shop at […]
