Outlet manager fined RM2k for operating illegally
KUCHING: A manager of an entertainment centre was fined RM2,000 by the Magistrate Court yesterday for operating without a valid licence. Judge Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali sentenced Itshikawa, 28, from Sri Aman after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 5(1) of the Entertainment Ordinance 2000 and punishable under Section 5(3) of the […]
Raid nets four in unlicensed pub
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four locals including a bistro owner were arrested by police after the premises at Central City, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, was found to be operating without an entertainment licence. Kota Samarahan district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said the raid was carried out by the district’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) around 2am yesterday. “As soon […]
Hawkers increase sales, income
BAU: While many complained of poor business during the movement control order (MCO), it was the opposite for hawkers operating at the Pasar Tamu here. The hawkers who were interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday said their sales shot up compared to before the MCO. Besides vegetables and jungle produce, fish and other seafood products […]
Apply for a temporary permit
KUCHING: Unlicensed hawkers and petty traders operating under Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) can now apply for a temporary permit from the council. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the permit was a prerequisite for them to apply for the Sarawakku Sayang Assistance Package 2.0 which provides a special financial aid of RM1,500 to the hawkers […]
65 wildlife species rescued
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operation Force (GOF) has successfully rescued 65 wildlife species worth RM69,800 in two separate operations on Thursday. According to Brigade deputy commander ACP Kaderi Said, the first operation involved nine GOF Battalion 11 personnel and four Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Kuching branch officers. Acting on information from the public, the team […]
