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Sepsis, meningitis possible cause of baby’s death

KUCHING: The possible cause of the recent death of a three-month-old baby at Jelukong Bus Stop, Sri Aman on Dec 4 was due to sepsis with complications of meningitis. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said the cause was determined from reports following interviews with the baby’s parents, medical records and physical […]

Has anyone seen Teresa Gudom?

SRI AMAN: Police here are seeking the public’s help to look for a 48-year-old woman reported missing after leaving her house on Saturday (Nov 26). The Sri Aman district police headquarters (IPD) in a statement, advised members of the public who have seen Teresa Gudom to inform them (police) or her family members. She was […]

Wise decision to field Doris for Sri Aman – Uggah

Sri Aman: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) election director Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has lauded Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) decision to nominate its women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie as GPS candidate for Sri Aman. The Deputy Premier described Doris as not only knowledgeable, but also firm and capable due to her experience in […]

Landslide damages longhouse in Sri Aman

SRI AMAN: A longhouse here was damaged by a landslide, according to the Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Sri Aman Bomba said a call regarding the incident at Kampung Melugu Tengah was received at about 5.29pm on Friday (Nov 4). Firefighters were dispatched to check on the situation, and the operations commander reported […]

Bukit Begunan land titles given to 448 people

SRI AMAN: A total of 895 Section 18 of the KTN for the Bukit Begunan area land titles were handed over to 448 landowners. According to Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, this was an ongoing effort by the government to issue land titles through the New Initiative […]

Boosting development of Sri Aman

SIMANGGANG: The government should be prepared to consider several factors to ensure that the tourism industry in Sri Aman Division develops rapidly and becomes a major contributor to the economy of its residents. In making the call, Sri Aman 2022 Benak Festival Organising Committee chairman Elvis Didit and said the town needs a more suitable […]

Sri Aman paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sri Aman has been identified as an area for paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak and improve the country’s rice self-sufficiency (SSL). Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in order to develop the paddy fields, the state needs a big allocation. “We need a lot of money […]

All systems go at new Sri Aman hospital

KUCHING: Sri Aman Hospital 2 is now open to serve local residents and people from the surrounding districts. The new 108-bed hospital which opened its doors on Sept 1 offers seven medical specialties, including general medicine, paediatrics and general surgery. Apart from that, the hospital also offers services in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G), orthopaedics, radiology, […]

Youth missing after evening dip in Skrang river

SRI AMAN: An evening bath among friends at Sungai Nanga Entalau Skrang turned tragic after one of them went missing yesterday. The missing person has been identified as 21-year-old Tay Xian Wei. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Betong were sent to the scene after receiving a call from […]

E-waste collection campaign in Sri Aman on Aug 28

KUCHING: The Department of Environment (DoE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in collaboration with the Sri Aman District Council will organise an Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) collection campaign at the Sri Aman Bus Terminal lobby on Aug 28. According to a statement on Yesterday (Aug 16), the programme aimed to ensure […]