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Chicken- swallowing python caught

SIMANGGANG: A python in Kampung Hulu today, which had been content after swallowing the villager’s chicken for breakfast, was eventually caught. The existence of the five-feet-long python in the cage was discovered at 7.38 am, according to Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, Sri Aman District Civil Defence Officer. “We understand that the complainant who was surprised to […]

Sri Aman’s Hungry Ghost Festival Aug 14-16

KUCHING: Che Chuan Khor Moral Uplifting Society Sri Aman is preparing to organise Hungry Ghost Festival from August 14 until August 16 at Che Chuan Khor Hall there. The Ghost Festival, also known as the Zhongyuan Festival is a traditional Taoist and Buddhist festival held in certain East Asian countries. Regarded as the Ghost Month, […]

Doctors to make flying visits to six districts

KUCHING: Rural residents in the Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, Kapit, Miri, and Limbang districts will be getting visits from the flying doctor service this month. In a statement the State Health Department said the doctors will visit communities in these places from Aug 1 to Aug 15. For the Sri Aman district, the doctors will […]

Doris potential candidate for Sri Aman

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie,61, has been identified as a potential candidate to contest for the Sri Aman seat in the next general election. This was revealed by PRS Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan, who said that Doris has long been actively making her presence known and serving the […]

Sri Aman lorry driver scoops up RM9.38 million

KUCHING: A lucky punter from Sri Aman won the Magnum 4D Jackpot prize of RM9.38 million on July 19. According to Magnum 4D Berhad, the winner, a regular Magnum customer since 1998, had purchased a 4D Jackpot System-3 ticket. “The winning numbers 6905 and 4312 which won him RM9,389,629.00 were inspired by his favourite numbers,” […]

24-hr electricity for Rh Senabong Kubau, Sri Aman

SRI AMAN: Folk at Rh Senabong Kubau here now enjoy 24-hour electricity supply. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said development, especially in rural areas, would always take priority. “For this, the Tuai Rumah (village headman) should also play their role in ensuring the development of […]

Driver killed after pick-up truck crashes and overturns

SRI AMAN: A man died on the spot after his pick-up truck crashed and overturned in a ditch at Kampung Gran E, Stumbin here. Firefighters from the Sri Aman station were dispatched to the location, about 25km from the station after receiving a distress call around 7.10pm yesterday (June 13). Upon arrival, the team confirmed […]

Early morning blaze destroys house in Sri Aman

SIMANGGANG: A two-storey house at Kampung Hilir Sri Aman was destroyed in a fire early Wednesday. According to Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Ramlan Marajan, they were informed about the blaze about 7.15am. A team rushed to the location and while the fire was put out, it had destroyed the house measuring […]

Orphans, senior citizens in Sri Aman given Aidilfitri goodies

SIMANGGANG: Orphans and senior citizens received Hari Raya Aidilfitri goodies, including ‘duit raya’ in the Majlis Ziarah Ukas@Community programme here. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also the Simanggang assemblyman, officiated at the programme on Tuesday (April 26). Also present was Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s […]

Back elected reps all the way

SRI AMAN: Local communities must continue to full support and cooperation to their elected representatives. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs. Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said this was crucial as it would enable the elected representatives to guide and inform the local people on the government’s agenda. “Stay away from negative […]