Prayers answered as businessman Yii presents 15-seater van to SIAC Methodist...
Businessman Yii (third right) hands over the key to the van to SIAC president Reverend Steward, while (from left) Lau, Chong, and Rev Jatan Badi look on.SIBU: The Sarawak Iban Annual Conference (SIAC)...
View ArticleRM500 kickstart for 48 students from Larry Sng Education Fund
Larry Sng presents aid to the mother of a recipient.KAPIT: A total of 48 students received RM500 aid each from the Larry Sng Education Fund this year.Sng said the aid is to help reduce the financial...
View ArticleMP calls for repairs, new stadium in Kapit
Ugak (third left) points to the cracks at the running track of Padang Sukan Kapit during his visit there. From fourth to seventh left are Nyabong, Rata, Jegela and Ngadit.KAPIT: A call was made...
View ArticleCareer options for school leavers at StudyMalaysia Education Fair in Sibu
Education fair held in the past.KUCHING: Are you at a loss to decide on a career path? Don’t know what options after completing secondary education? Need advice on how to manage the challenges in...
View ArticleMew Yeh Nursery uses APM seedlings for top quality fruits
Mew Yeh Nursery top quality seedlings for the best fruits.KUCHING: Experienced local seedling producer Mew Yeh Nursery utilises the Advance Planting Material (APM) method to produce seedlings that grow...
View ArticleHome owners urged to use kitchen waste for composting
Ghani (third left) and Abang Wahap (right) being briefed by a DBKU staff on EM Bokashi products. — Photo by Jeffery MostapaKUCHING: Home owners in the city are encouraged to compost their organic...
View ArticleYoung recipients of BR1M3.0 told to use aid wisely
Abdullah (fourth left) presents a voucher to a BR1M3.0 recipient as Dahim (second left) and others look on.BINTANGOR: Young people who received the 1Malaysia People’s Assistance (BR1M) 3.0 have been...
View ArticleStudents learn about Hope Place
Students attend the session by Wan.KUCHING: SMK DPHA Gapor, Stampin students learnt about the charity work of Hope Place on Wednesday.A total of 1,000 Form 3 to Form 6 students participated in the...
View ArticleJunior Chamber Kuching to hold 59th Installation and Awards Banquet
KUCHING: The Junior Chamber Kuching will hold its 59th Installation and Awards Banquet (IAB) tonight at Absolute Tribal Restaurant in Sarakraf Pavilion from 7pm to 10pm.Junior Chamber Kuching is part...
View ArticleCongress to ponder how to improve quality of life of the disabled
Fatimah (second left) browses through the National Welfare Congress 2014 agenda with members of the Social Welfare Council of Sarawak, led by council president Joan Irene Yong (left).KUCHING: The First...
View ArticleBR1M 3.0 recipients insured against permanent disabilities
Awang Tengah symbolically hands over the BR1M 3.0 vouchers.LAWAS: A RM50 deduction from the BR1M 3.0 amount this year insures the recipient for RM30,000 against permanent disabilities.Second Minister...
View ArticlePBB Lambir youth wing draws up calendar of activities
MIRI: PBB Lambir youth wing has drawn up various activities this year in an effort to be close to young people.Its chief Imong Gani said through the activities, they hope to create among the youths...
View ArticleFirst batch of 2,186 in Baleh receive BR1M 3.0 vouchers
Masing hands over a BR1M 3.0 voucher to a recipient. He is flanked by Ugak (right) and Fedrick.KAPIT: A total of 2,186 from the first batch of 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) 3.0 recipients in Baleh...
View ArticleMawan: Ours not to dictate but to support youths
KTS senior executive Doreen Eng (right) receives a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of KTS Trading Sdn Bhd from Mawan as Dr Rundi (left), Lee (second left) and others look on. — Photo by Chimon...
View ArticleInnovation and creativity lift state civil service
KAPIT: Innovative and Creative Circles (ICCs) are vital to bring about new innovative ideas to transform the state civil service.ICC state coordinator from the Service Modernisation and Quality Unit of...
View ArticleDon’t be too dependent on BR1M — Manyin
Manyin (centre) and the others give their best 1Malaysia gesture after the BR1M 3.0 launch.TEBEDU: There is something wrong somewhere if the number of 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) recipients were to...
View ArticleDeputy IGP hits out at Seberang Jaya rep for inhumane remark
KUCHING: Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin yesterday lashed out at Seberang Jaya assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin for his statement and described him as being inhumane.Dr...
View ArticleInspections reveal rampant meter tampering
Overview of the electronic meter with a small magnet.Photo shows the magnetic switch inside the meterKUCHING: Many electricity meters were found to have been tampered with by using magnets, during...
View ArticleOperators bemoan indifference of locals to jobs in eateries
MIRI: The acute shortage of waiters, waitresses and general workers is leaving operators with no choice but to hire foreigners to work in eateries and restaurants in the city.Although salaries offered...
View ArticleUnimas students hail Adenan’s appointment
KUCHING: The appointment of Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem as Chief Minister received good response from several students of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas).According to a press statement from...
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