Minister: RM18 mln for repair works on earthquake-hit blocks at SMK Ranau
KUCHING: The proposed works on two residential blocks at SMK Ranau, which were badly hit by the recent Sabah earthquake, may reach a budget of RM18 million. According to Works Minister Datuk Seri...
View ArticlePAM needs help to do more for autistic kids
Chia (left) with Jenny McCourt Chia (centre) and a teacher with two autistic children at the centre. MIRI: The premises of Miri Autistic Association (PAM) spots a big garden, but the whole area is...
View ArticleTeaching is a challenging profession, says Dennis
Dennis and Jugah (fifth and seventh left respectively) with the others in a group photo. MIRI: There are many challenges in the teaching profession and those involved must be patient and strong to face...
View ArticleWork as a team, Rayong tells councillors
Rayong (centre) rolling the mat when officiating at the ‘Ngiling Bidai’ ceremony at the Lubok Antu District Council hall last Friday. ENGKILILI: Dr Johnical Rayong wants all councillors in his...
View ArticleExcitement all around as Aidilfitri draws near
Folk heading home for the festive celebration. SIBU: It will be a 1Malaysia Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration of sorts at Mohamad Safree Mohamad’s residence this year. He told The Borneo Post yesterday...
View ArticleBintulu Resident’s Office all out to improve facilities at Masjid Daerah
The Quran reciters and other guests gathering for a group photo with Yakup and Razali (standing, fourth and fifth left, respectively) after the programme. BINTULU: The Bintulu Resident’s Office strives...
View ArticleKpg Sebiew surau to develop site as venue for community events
One of the villagers receiving cash aid from Talib. BINTULU: The Surau Darul Taqwa Kampung Sebiew will soon have a compound for it to hold various community-oriented activities, thanks to a RM10,000...
View ArticleSociety brings Raya cheer to poor Muslims
Tony (second left) presenting the donation to a recipient, witnessed by Lai (third left) and others. MIRI: Some 100 less fortunate members of the Muslim community here received Hari Raya contributions...
View ArticleHospital staff spread Raya cheer at welfare home
KcSH management and staff pose in a group photo with patients and visitors at the hospital. KUCHING: Management and staff of Kuching Specialist Hospital (KcSH) recently visited Rumah Amal Nur Murni to...
View ArticlePDK workers want increase in allowance
Elizabeth (standing right) and PDK Eda Beran committee members with some of the OKU trainees after receiving their monthly allowance. MIRI: Staff of the Eda Beran Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre...
View ArticleRAYA MODE ON
Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi Kamaluddin Sibang of Pusa near Sri Aman measuring a ‘Baju Melayu’ on his 12-year-old son Mohd Ismat Imran for size, as his seven-year-old daughter Aiffah Fatihah looks on...
View ArticleChildren, students receive ‘duit raya’ from CM
Adenan (third left) hands out ‘duit raya’ to a recipient. Seen from left are Morshidi, Asfia and Jamilah. KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem handed out ‘duit raya’ to over 200...
View ArticleRayong: Mind your business SUPP, there’s Ranum in Opar
KUCHING: SUPP’s insistence to contest in Opar in the 11th state election may destabilise the Barisan National (BN). United People’s Party (UPP) vice-president and Youth chief, Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa,...
View ArticleGovt urged to solve long-standing flood problem of Batu Kitang
Nurhanim (left) handing over a pack of ‘bubur lambuk’ to a villager at Kpg Gita. KUCHING: The government is urged to come up with solution to address the flood issue that has been plaguing villagers in...
View ArticleSUPP will not let the people down, assures president
Dr Sim (third left) and party members cutting the anniversary cake at the event. KUCHING: SUPP will continue to fight for the betterment of Sarawakians and help bring amicable solutions to issues...
View ArticleFederation presents ‘duit raya’ to Sg Assan villagers
Recipients in Kampung Banyok expressing their big thank you to the smiling Chai (left) and the others for the ‘duit raya’. SIBU: The Federation of 7 Clan Associations brought joy and smiles to Muslim...
View ArticleMP distributes Zakat in Tanjung Manis
Norah (centre) visiting a stroke victim in Kampung Paloh, Hajijah Maliki, 42, as Norah’s aide Hassan Mohammad looks on. SARIKEI: Zakat is a form of assistance for needy Muslims given out by an Islamic...
View ArticleGST has not stopped people from Hari Raya shopping
KUCHING: The implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has not stopped people from shopping to prepare for the coming Hari Raya celebration, despite several of them admitting to feeling the pinch...
View ArticleSome 3,400 premises inspected, one trader nabbed
SIBU: A total of 3,427 premises in the state have been inspected as at July 10 this year for compliance with the Hari Raya Puasa Price Control Scheme 2015. Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and...
View ArticlePBDS Baru forms Election Preparatory Committee
KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDS Baru) has set up an Election Preparatory Committee (EPC) during the party’s second meeting for this year recently. The EPC is led by their president Louis...
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