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‘Go to the ground to deliver govt’s messages’
Simoi (fourth left), Khamisita (third left), Ranimah (sixth right) and Zaidi (fifth right) with the grant recipients yesterday.SRI AMAN: Lingga assemblywoman Simoi Peri advised community leaders in her...
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MP highlights issues in his constituency
Ugak (right) being interviewed by RTM Sibu.KAPIT: The government needs to urgently address three major social issues in Belaga, Sungai Asap and Sungai Koyan Resetlement Scheme.In making this call, Hulu...
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Must they conduct spot checks near road bends?
Police officers are seen waiting for unsuspecting motorists at Jalan Permaisuri.MIRI: While it is lauded that the law enforcers are doing their job well it is also not wrong to point out that the...
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Ting’s CNY open house a showcase of harmony and unity
People from all races in a photo call with (seated from fourth right) Their Excellencies Norkiah and Salahuddin, Ting and family and other dignitaries.Head of State Salahuddin (seated, fifth left)...
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Head of State and entourage continue CNY visit in Miri
Head of State Salahuddin testing out the symbolic ball of fire for the dragon dance.Dr Chan (right) and wife pose for a photo with Head of State Salahuddin.The entourage in a group photo at Lee’s...
View ArticleFour fined and jailed for theft
SARIKEI: Four men who committed house-breaking theft at LF Asia Sebor (S) Sdn Bhd godown reported last Oct 5 were separately charged with possession of and disposing of stolen items in the Magistrate’s...
View ArticleAuthorities asked to expedite enforcement of Secondhand Dealers Act in Sarawak
KUCHING: The police and other relevant authorities have been urged to expedite the enforcement of the Secondhand Dealers Act 1946 in Sarawak.Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) national women’s vice-president...
View Article‘Choose Temenggong based on people’s wishes’
KAPIT: The government has been urged to choose a new Temenggong for Kapit based on the wishes of the people.The position of Temenggong was left vacant following the demise of Temenggong Lau Kah Kee on...
View ArticleAll spins on new Sri Aman Hospital untrue — Dr Jerip
KUCHING: The capacity of the proposed RM200 million Sri Aman Hospital will not be downsized, and there is no delay in its implementation.Assistant Public Health Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said in...
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SMC assessment rates go up
(From left) SMC senior assistant valuation officer Yong Sia Siong, SMC deputy chairman Datuk Andrew Wong, Tiong and SMC secretary Hii Chang Kee are seen at the press conference.SIBU: Assessment rates...
View Article‘Taib’s successor must be as good, if not better’
KUCHING: The person to succeed Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud as the next Chief Minister must be as good, if not, better than him, says a socio-political analyst Dato Peter Minos.He said this was...
View ArticlePelita now a dynamic, sustainable entity, says general manager
KUCHING: Land Custody and Development Authority (Pelita), catalyst of land development in the state, has transformed into a dynamic and sustainable organisation since its inception in 1981.This was...
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Get into other business fields, Awg Tengah suggests to Pelita
Awang Tengah (second left) receiving a memento on behalf of Taib from Sulaiman (left). Also seen are Wan Alwi (second right) and Abdul Razak. — Photos by Chimon UponAbdul Wahab (right), who is also the...
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Cultural exchanges to spur M’sia-China ties
Wong (second right) presenting a souvenir to Hu Jun in the presence of Lu (left) and Liu Quan. — Photo by Jeffery MostapaKUCHING: Bilateral ties between Malaysia and China are expected to be further...
View ArticleDirector: State at crossroads on foreign workforce
KUCHING: Sarawak appears to be in a Catch 22 situation in that it has to weed out illegal foreign workers, though it still needs at least 30,000 more for the plantation and construction sectors.State...
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‘Rebuild food centre as soon as possible’
Wong looks on as investigators gather evidence at the scene of the fire at Batu Lintang food centre. — Photo by Winter ChaiKUCHING: The popular food centre at Batu Lintang which was razed by fire...
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Chee How sees change after CM leaves office
See Chee HowKUCHING: Change and political reforms will come after Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud retires, observes state PKR vice-chairman See Chee How.See, who is also Batu Lintang...
View ArticleAsfia in the dark on who will be next Head of State
KUCHING: Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar says he has no idea who the next Head of State will be to replace Tun Datuk Patinggi Mohammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng whose term of office will expire...
View ArticlePBB leaders mum on agenda of tomorrow’s meeting
KUCHING: Only time can tell whether the supreme council meeting of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) tomorrow will be really special.This is because even its deputy president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri...
View ArticleMan fined for trespassing, having stolen goods
SARIKEI: A 33-year-old man charged with trespassing and being in possession of stolen items was on Tuesday fined a total of RM6,000 in default six months in prison by a Magistrates’ Court here.Chia...
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