New cluster detected in Simanggang district
KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified a new cluster in Simanggang district — Taman Vistagro cluster which consists of Taman Vistagro. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Monday (Mar 29) said the index case is case 14,911, a local 62-year-old man who was detected through screening of symptomatic individuals at a […]
Harden pays last respects to community leader
SIMANGGANG: Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis on Saturday paid his last respects to the late Kampung Kejatau Chinese Development and Security Committee (JKKK) chairman Wong Chee Nguong. Wong passed away on Mar 25 at the age of 101 years, and Harden said it was a big loss for the Chinese community and […]
Getting to know homelessness in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: Homelessness was discussed during a working visit to the Sri Aman social welfare department office (JKMB) yesterday (Mar 22). Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the matter was given emphasis as there were records during the movement control order (MCO) which was implemented in Mar 18 last year. “The working visit […]
Longhouse road to set for completion on May 6
SIMANGGANG: A road leading to Rumah Tuang suspension bridge over Sungai Labi at Batu Lintang in Undop costing RM200,000 will be completed on May 6. Simanggang Assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has visited the project site to get updates on the progress as well as compliance with specifications set by the implementing agency. “The suspension […]
Build us a special jetty, says APM
SIMANGGANG: The state government has been asked to build a special jetty that can be used by the Malaysian Civil Defence (APM) boats during low tides as well as high tides. Sri Aman APM officer, Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, who made the call today, said the absence of a special jetty suitable for launching and […]
23 families given food aid
SIMANGGANG: A total of 23 families in Rh Bandi Sebangkoi were given food aid as they were under a lockdown due to formerly being a Covid-19 cluster. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis witnessed the handing over of aid by Simanggang Community Service Centre and SUPP Simanggang Branch to the families involved. “We understand the […]
Committee formed to manage hall
SIMANGGANG: The Taman Harmoni Community Hall Management Committee were formed on Sunday (March 7) to manage the use of the newly repaired hall and coordinate the activities that will be held there. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis stated that the committee would also be responsible in maintaining the safety and the cleanliness of the […]
High profile vaccinations in Sri Aman
SIMANGGANG: The National Vaccination Programme meant to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic has finally reached Sri Aman district. Three assemblymen, namely Datuk Francis Harden Hollis (Simanggang) together with Balai Datuk Snowdan Lawan (Balai Ringin) and Datuk Mong Dagang (Bukit Begunan) were vaccinated on Monday together with Sri Aman Resident Indit Bangai as well as his […]
Simanggang makes good progress
SIMANGGANG: Folk of Simanggang can now use roads to Simanggang Town to generate income to improve their livelihood. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the area has shown tremendous progress compared to 57 years ago. “The roads have been built for the residents here and it is now up to them to exploit the […]
Total of 61 families receive food aid
SIMANGGANG: Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis presented food aid to 49 families at Rh Ayai in Kpg Putat here last Saturday (Jan 30). The food aid in the form of fresh meat and dry food donated by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Lingga Branch was presented by Francis to Tr Ayai Jabu in a […]
