Petronas installs water supply systems at 5 villages in Pitas, benefits 200 families
PITAS: About 200 families in five villages here are now benefitting from clean and regular water supply following the installation of water supply systems under the Yayasan Petronas’ Program Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat (MEKAR) which aims to improve the well-being of B40 (lower income) communities. Yayasan Petronas Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said the […]
Thumbs up to ‘Kampung Sihat’ programme, says Stakan rep
KUCHING: The ‘Kampung Sihat’ programme jointly organised by Komuniti Sihat Perkasa Negara (KOSPEN) and Klinik Kesihatan Kota Samaran was recently held at Kampung Merdang Lumut’s multipurpose hall. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim stated that the programme’s objective was to encourage early detection screening activities of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer among […]
Penan man still not found
MIRI: A 65-year-old Penan man was reported still missing after failing to return home on yesterday (8 September). The victim was said to have left the house for fishing activity on August 25, 2022 around the upper river area of Kampung Batu Bungan Mulu and has not returned home ever since. His family members alerted […]
Develop critical thinking and leadership skills among villagers
KUCHING: The celebration of Maal Hijrah in Demak Laut Constituency aims to develop critical thinking and leadership skills among the villagers here, said its assemblyman, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He said its constituency this year has chosen Tabuan Melayu zone to celebrate Maal Hijrah with procession as well as other various programmes. “We also hold […]
Rep promises new longhouse for villagers
SARATOK: Residents of Rumah Japar, Tinting Ringka, Sebatan here are expected to get a new longhouse, with the help of Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said that he would do his best to ensure the aim of getting a new longhouse for the residents is achieved. “I will strive to help the people in Rumah […]
Villager dies in attack; three held
SERIAN: A villager died about 16 hours after he was set upon by a group of men close to where he had lived here on Thursday (May 19). District police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said three suspects have since been picked up for questioning. Recounting the attack, he said the victim’s wife who was putting […]
Rep praises villagers for cooperation
DALEH LONG PELUTAN, MIRI: A community hall costing RM430,000 has been completed in Daleh Long Pelutan, Miri under the Telang Usan constituency rural transformation programme (RTP) to benefit the 150-door longhouse. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau thanked the village chief, Tingang Pahang and the community of Daleh Long Pelutan for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth […]
SOP non-compliance main cause of Covid-19 spread among villagers
KUCHING: The complacent attitude of some people with regard to SOP compliance is the main cause in the spread of Covid-19 among villagers, said Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu. “Villagers are now seen to pay less attention in wearing face masks, practising physical distancing as well as not being aware and not understanding the importance of […]
134 Ulu Bengoh Dam villagers jabbed
PADAWAN: A total of 134 villagers from the Ulu Bengoh Dam have received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine last Saturday (Aug 7). The vaccination outreach programme was conducted at two locations, namely Kampung Nyegol and Kampung Muk Ayun at the Padawan sub-district. Mambong assemblyman and Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil also […]
Residents hit by EMCO to received food aid
KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Punau, Kampung Git and Kampung Bunuk under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will receive food assistance immediately. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said that his service centre is currently preparing food baskets to be distributed to each head of household affected. “I truly understand the uneasiness and will continue […]
