Kuching wetlands has tourism potential
Dr Abdul Rahman plants a mangrove tree sapling. From his right are Petronas Sarawak general manager Shamsur Taha and director of Forests Sapuan Ahmad.KUCHING: The Kuching Wetlands National Park (KWNP)...
View ArticlePirate taxis ‘eating us up’ — Sibu Bumiputera cabbies
SIBU: The Sibu Bumiputera Taxi Owners’ Association yesterday urged the authorities to urgently clamp down on the rampant activities of pirated taxis.Speaking to reporters after the Annual General...
View ArticleExplanation needed from MDTCC — Ling
Alan LingMIRI: State DAP secretary Alan Ling Sie Kiong wants the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) to provide a satisfactory explanation on the delay in appointing...
View ArticleGo the extra mile, taxi drivers urged
Collin (seated second left), advisor Penghulu Baleng Jingin (seated second right) and others at the press conference.SIBU: Taxi drivers are told to go beyond their conventional roles to become...
View ArticleMore dentists needed to fill govt clinics — Dr Jerip
Dr Jerip trying the hi-tech dental chair on show by a vendor at the exhibition in conjunction with the Malaysian Dental Association Eastern Zone 4th Borneo Congress 2014. With him are Nurshaline (left)...
View ArticleNaroden: Councillors are ‘extended hands’ of the govt
SIMUNJAN: Assistant Minister of Resource Planning Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais described councillors as the ‘extended hands’ of the government, thus urging them to discharge their duties discreetly.He...
View ArticleChina, East Malaysia enjoy good ties
Hu (fourth right) presents a souvenir to Liu as Temenggong Vincent Lau Lee Ming (left) and others look on.SIBU: Malaysia was the top trading partner of China last year in East Asia, with total trade...
View ArticleJohn Sikie: Ministry always ensures people’s comfort
Sikie (seated centre) with councillors from the Lubok Antu District Council.ENGKILILI: Assistant Minister of Local Government Datuk John Sikie Tayai said so far, the ministry have not received any...
View ArticleRosey: Let’s work together to help these children
Rosey with workshop participantsMIRI: Since lately there has been a drastic increase in the number of school-going children being refered to the Community Welfare Department in the state, especially...
View Article‘Teachers deserve respect, not contempt’
Manyin, flanked by Ng (left) and Leong, pose for a group photo with SMK Batu Kawa’s PMR high achievers.KUCHING: Parents should not question the role of teachers in the context of enforcing school...
View ArticleConstant upscaling for dentists to bring smiles to society — Dr Jerip
Datuk Dr Jerip SusilKUCHING: Dental health professionals must respond to the challenges of the rapidly advancing world of communication technology or ICT as the demands and needs of patient have change...
View ArticleBe patient, SUPP tells BR1M 3.0 recipients
Tan (centre) together with SUPP Bon Fire members Sim Kiang Chiok (right) and Tnay Li Ping.KUCHING: The general public should remain calm and patient while staff of SUPP are working hard to make...
View ArticleSUPP members told not to fall prey to rumours
Sih (left), Prof Dr Sim (fourth left), Yong (fifth left) and others giving a toast at the Chinese New Year gathering.KUCHING: SUPP vice-president Datuk Lily Yong hoped party members would always use...
View ArticleSPDP Women’s wing wants at least one seat
Chiew (seated centre) addresses the media at the press conference.KUCHING: The Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) Women’s Wing wants at least one of the party’s seats during the 11th state...
View ArticleCrocodile sanctuary planned at KWNP
KUCHING: A crocodile sanctuary is being planned for the Kuching Wetlands National Park (KWNP).Director of forests Sapuan Ahmad said the plan, which is awaiting government approval, will offer...
View ArticleWanita SPDP hopes to see action in 11th state polls
KUCHING: Wanita SPDP is itching for action, and hopes the party’s top leadership would field at least one woman candidate in the 11th state polls.However, its chief Datuk Chiew Yen Chew said her...
View ArticleKampung Muara Tuang folk nab ferocious thief
The trap set up by villagers to catch the crocodile.KOTA SAMARAHAN: The mystery of missing chickens belonging to several Kampung Muara Tuang residents might have been answered with the capture of a...
View ArticleCounterfeit goods worth RM18,000 seized
SERIAN: A variety of counterfeit branded clothing and goods worth up to RM18,000 were seized from a clothing store here yesterday.A Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism spokesman...
View ArticleTwo young burglars nabbed at budget hotel
Police escort the suspects to the lock-up.MIRI: Police on Friday arrested two men suspected to be involved in a housebreaking case the day before.Both suspects in their early 20s were caught in a...
View ArticleBody of fisherman who fell off boat found
The body of the deceased arriving at SGH.KOTA SAMARAHAN: The body of a fisherman reported to be missing since Thursday after falling off a boat in Muara Tebas was found here near Beliong area...
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