What Malaysia Day means
By Unimas Interns Sept 16, which is today, is a significant date for Malaysians. On this day in 1963, Sarawak, Sabah, Malaya and Singapore joined together to form Malaysia. Singapore, however, broke away in 1965. Sarawak, Sabah and Malaya have since taken great strides towards becoming a developed nation. This year’s celebration will undeniably be […]
Donors respond well to blood donation drive
By Clement Erik Wong & Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: Many eager blood donors today (Sept 5) thronged Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall where a blood donation drive was held. Around 50 people signed up during the first two hours of the five-hour drive held between 9am and 2pm. The programme was organised by RHB […]
Villagers welcome streetlights, new hall
KUCHING: The people of Kampung Malaysia Jaya welcome the installation of streetlights and the upgrading of the multipurpose hall in their village. Kampung Malaysia Jaya community leader Penghulu Marzuki Hamdan, 67, said, “I’m grateful to Semariang assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali for her help. “The streetlights will ensure a safe environment for the […]
Rural folk laud govt initiative
MIRI: Rural folks are excited about the initiative brought by the state government through Section 6 and Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code (SLC). With the perimeter survey carried out under Section 6 before proceeding to Section 18, majority of the native (landowners) lauded the government’s efforts. For 2019, the state government has allocated […]
Thumbs-up for community centre
MIRI: Residents of Taman Jelita, a housing estate here, will have their own indoor integrated community centre in future. The RM6 million project, built on an eight-acre piece of land, is fully funded by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. It will be equipped with recreational facilities such as a playground, high speed internet connectivity and […]
Thou shalt not slander …
MIRI: In this digital era, rumours, gossips and fake news are easily can be seen on the social media platform. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in his keynote address when presenting individual land titles under Section 18 of Sarawak Land Code to recipients at Sungai Ukat, Bario recently, said he […]
Public agrees 5 more years for GPS
KUCHING: Members of the public agree that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) be given another five years mandate to govern the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had appealed to the people to give GPS another five years to govern the state during his site visit at Jalan Ulu Suai, Niah last Tuesday. He said […]
Better road connectivity for Niah folk
MIRI: People of Ulu Suai in Niah would soon heave a sigh of relief as their road, Jalan Suai-Ulu Niah, will be constructed. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the RM67.99-million project site this morning (Aug 25). The project, which started in October last year, is scheduled for completion in November next […]
Public yearn for city’s second hospital
KUCHING: The public are hoping that Petra Jaya Hospital would get completed soon. Last Monday (August 24), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, revealed that the tender for the previously abandoned hospital project is currently being evaluated with the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (SST) scheduled for January next year. “Work to complete […]
Yes to extension!
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health has proposed to the National Security Council (MKN) to extend the recovery movement control order (RMCO) beyond Aug 31 on Sunday. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba followed the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations that forecasted the outbreak could last for at least two years. He said a lot […]
