PBB leaders thumb up to Adenan as Chief Minister
KUCHING: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar described the appointment of Tan Sri Adenan Satem as the new chief minister as “the right choice”.“To me, he is the right choice. I’m...
View ArticleSoon Koh takes his hat off to Taib, Adenan
Taib (left) having a light moment with Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu and Wong (right) before leaving the Astana.Taib (seated centre) announcing his successor and resignation...
View ArticleSecurity guards arrested for theft
MIRI: Police arrested two security guards on Tuesday for allegedly stealing their client’s money last Friday.The suspects, both in their 30s, were arrested in Taman Ceria, Permyjaya and Senadin after...
View ArticleMuhyiddin receives Sarawak award
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today received the Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak award from Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang...
View ArticleMasing wants new CM to ensure genuine power sharing
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Dr James Masing wants Sarawak’s new chief minister to ensure genuine power sharing in the state’s administration.Current Chief Minister Tan Sri...
View ArticleFederal secretary praises depts for job well done
Yahaya (centre), Zaini (fourth right) in a group photograph with other guests at the State Information Department yesterday. — Photo by PeneranganYahaya (centre), Zaini (on his right) Jabidah (on his...
View ArticleBlood Bank in need of Group B blood
MIRI: Miri Hospital Blood Bank is in need of Group B blood to replenish its fast depleting stock which was used up during the festive season.According to the medical officer-in-charge Dr Manju Inder,...
View Article22 crime cases in Julau last year — District police chief
Officers of Sri Aman Health Department during the inspection on eateries.SIBU: The crime situation in Julau district last year was under control with just 22 crime cases recorded, said Julau police...
View ArticleUnimas to hold ‘First Asia Pacific Responsible Business Innovation Workshop...
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The ‘First Asia Pacific Responsible Business Innovation Workshop 2014’ will be held tomorrow (Feb 19) by the Responsibility project team of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) at...
View ArticleOutdo your competitors, Talib dares SEDC staff
Talib (sixth left) launches the SEDC war cry for 2014.KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Datuk Talib Zulpilip has thrown a challenge to his staff to be better than their...
View ArticleTBS extends a helping hand to fire victims
Marini (centre) hands over the donation to a representative of the family.MIRI: Four families, who are fire victims of Ladang Tiga Estate here, received donations from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS)...
View ArticleLandowner refutes allegations of protest against road project
KUCHING: A landowner in Rantau Panjang, Batu Kawa here on Sunday dismissed accusations against community leaders and Batu Kawa Chung Hua Association for attempting to halt a road upgrading...
View ArticleSocso paid out RM5.1 million in compensations last year
Dundang (right) and his staff rendering assistance to customers.The public are urged to utilise fully the Customer’s Day every first Thursday of the month.SIBU: The Social Security Organisation (Socso)...
View ArticleGramong: Rural leaders have to grasp govt policies or all is lost
Gramong (left) delivers his speech at Rumah Assay Abol in Nanga Kabah in Nibong-Tada Road on Saturday.Juin (second left) presents a memento to Gramong as Aaron (fourth right) and others look...
View Article30 traffic summonses issued
JPJ officers check the licences of motorcyclists at Taman Bulatan Road.MIRI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued over 30 summonses for various traffic offences in a two-hour operation near Taman...
View ArticleForestry boss calls for high performance culture in annual Employees’ Meeting
Sapuan during his rounds visiting the Chinese New Year booths set up by the department’s employees at STIDC.KUCHING: The annual Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) Employees’ Meeting with state Forests...
View ArticleCVLB to get public feedback before decision on new fares
KUCHING: Stage bus operators and school bus service providers will have to wait a while longer to know if their request to raise bus fares will be approved.The state’s Commercial Vehicle Licensing...
View ArticleSagah praises CPL Bus Service staff for their diligence, perseverance
Sagah (third left) presenting an employee excellence award during the dinner to Chia Siaw Ling (third right) in recognition of her exemplary performance and services to the company. Looking on are...
View ArticleIndonesian attacked by crocodile while taking ablution water
The victim being wheeled to the ward at the Sarawak General Hospital.KUCHING: An Indonesian oil palm plantation worker in Serian was severely injured on his left thigh when he was bitten by a crocodile...
View ArticleFerry operator charging ‘record’ fees in Murum
A notice erected by the ferry operator on the charges for various vehicles.Owners of 4WD have to pay RM150 per crossing.An armed security guard at the ferry point at Murum HEP DamKUCHING: Penans who...
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