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Villagers grateful for vaccination programme

KUCHING: Kampung Segedup residents here are ecstatic to be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine just a stone’s throw away from their houses. The two-day Segedup vaccination outreach programme at Kampung Segedup’s Haji Kamarudin Ahmad Hall, which started last Saturday, has provided much convenience for nearby residents to get inoculated. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) […]

For the villagers’ convenience

KUCHING: The completed upgrading works to the drainage system in Kampung Jaya Bakti has helped to overcome erosion and stagnant water issues in the area, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman who is also the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) […]

Make sure villagers get jabbed, community leaders told

LAWAS: Village leaders are urged to work together to make sure that everyone, aged 18 and above, in their respective villages, gets vaccinated to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Community leaders are the leaders closest to villagers and who have a better understanding of any […]

Over 1,300 villagers receive Covid-19 jabs

MATU: A total of 1,320 persons received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at the Kuala Igan Clinic Vaccination Centre (PPV) on Wednesday. The centre which opened along with PPV Dewan Suarah Matu, caters to residents in the Igan sub-district as well as nearby areas such as Batang Igan, Sungai Ilas and Kampung Kebuaw. Kampung […]

Lockdown villagers receive food aid from rep

KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Boyan here which is under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) received food aid from Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to Santubong Service Centre Special Officer Halimatun Aliffah, the food aid consists of two chickens, vegetables, two trays of eggs, two-pack of sausages, two kilograms of […]

Villagers happy with new road

TANJONG MANIS: Villagers here are happy with the completion of the 700-metre-long road pavement project at Jalan Sebayang/Tusok recently. They can now use the road to sell their agricultural and fishery products. They don’t have to use the river anymore. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that the RM700,000 project was one of the Rural […]

Villagers with symptoms urged to go for test

KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Mongkos, Kampung Tebedu Mawang, Kampung Sejijak Plaman and Kampung Bung Pedus in Serian district who are experiencing signs and symptoms of Covid-19 have been urged to go for screening. A statement by Serian Division Health Office, shared by Sarawak Public Communications Unit on Facebook, said those with symptoms such as fever, […]

Department conducts awareness campaign in 11 villages

LAWAS: The Lawas District Veterinary Services Department (DVS) continued its awareness and surveillance campaign on African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) in 11 villages in the district here. The villages are Long Langai, Tala Buda, Long Rusu, Long Ritan, Punang Kelalan, Long Nawi, Long Buda, Buduk Aru, Long Kumap, Long Rangat […]

Angler still missing; croc attack suspected

SRI AMAN: A search is now on for a 61-year-old fisherman who is believed to have been attacked by a crocodile in Batang Skrang. Taid Jepit was said to have gone fishing alone from the riverbank near Rumah Francis Kaong at Nanga Skrang around 3.15pm last Sunday (Mar 14). Some witnesses said they saw the […]

Villagers receive donations for Maulidur Rasul

PUSA: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kampung Tuie branch  distributed donations to 350 homes in the village yesterday in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration which will be celebrated tomorrow. Its chief councillor Suib Pa’iee said the PBB branch was grateful to be able to share the contributions (from the state government) with the locals. […]