‘Celebrating the Writer’ programme launched
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri launched its ‘Celebrating the Writer’ programme yesterday.The first to be featured is James Alexander Ritchie, 63, who has written 26 books.Pustaka Negeri management board...
View ArticleAssociation chief bemoans lack of promotion for Miri
MIRI: In less than a month, the whole nation will be officially entering the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY’14); however the ambience of welcoming the tourism year is unusually quiet here.The Federation...
View ArticleChamber welcomes visa-on-arrival reintroduction
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) of Sarawak welcomes the reintroduction of the visa-on-arrival facility for tourists from India and China who travel to...
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Hawkers urged to register with authorities to enjoy benefits
GET REGISTERED: Naroden (left) addressing those attending the talk.SRI AMAN: Hawkers and proprietors of small business are urged to register themselves with the relevant authorities so that their...
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Dept issues 112 notices to firms over safety concerns
SAFETY FIRST: Zainee and Wong at the launch of `Ops Cegah Runtuh II’ at the site of Wharf Apartment project at Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre.MIRI: The Department of Occupation Safety and Health...
View ArticleFive party members snub SUPP Central Disciplinary Committee hearing
KUCHING: None of the five SUPP members who were slapped with show cause letters showed up at the SUPP Central Disciplinary Committee hearing scheduled at 10am yesterday.The five are SUPP Sibu chief...
View ArticleSamariang rep, 83 others receive awards
KUCHING: Samariang assemblywoman Sharifah Sayeed Aman Ghazali Hasidah heads 83 other people to receive state orders, decorations and medals from Head of State Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad...
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Motorcyclist hurt after being pinned under car in crash
CAR-BIKE COLLISION: The two vehicles at the scene of the accident at Mile 25 Kuching-Serian Road.KUCHING: A motorcyclist suffered multiple fractures following a road accident on Tuesday which saw him...
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PBB Semariang makes education a priority
HELPING OUT: Hasidah (centre) presents a school bag to Mohd Farhanizam Shariff, 8, witnessed by Khalid (left).KUCHING: Education is regarded as a means to help lift needy students out of poverty, said...
View ArticleItems worth RM513, 247.75 seized from retailers, hawkers
MIRI: Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) Miri branch revealed that items worth RM513, 247.75 were seized from retailers and hawkers in and around Miri, Bekenu, Sibuti and...
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‘Don’t forget those not under welfare bodies’
CHRISTMAS JOY: Fatimah distributes Christmas angpows to the children. Liew is at left.KUCHING: The public should not forget less privileged children who are not with any welfare organisation,...
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Two youths attacked at Tiong Hua Road
DOCUMENTING EVIDENCE: A policeman photographs the recovered stolen spare parts.SIBU: Two youths, aged 16 and 18, were assaulted by an unidentified youth at Tiong Hua Road around 1am yesterday.They were...
View Article‘ROS has reasons not to recognise DAP’s CEC’
KUCHING: Assistant Youth Development Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes that the Registrar of Societies (ROS) has reasons for not recognising the central executive committee (CEC) of...
View ArticleLocal consumers now more aware of their rights
KUCHING: The level of consumer awareness in Sarawak has increased to 52.6 per cent this year compared to last year’s 48 per cent.According to state director of the Ministry of Domestic Trade,...
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The Borneo Post recognised for highlighting consumerism issues
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Wan Uzir (fourth left) and several reporters from The Borneo Post in a photo call after receiving token of appreciation.CONGRATS: Churchill (right) receiving the Best Journalism...
View ArticleMinister happy with response towards 1Azam initiative
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Women and Family Development has exceeded its target for the 1Azam project this year, in terms of participants.Its target was 7,500 new participants, but it managed to...
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SK St Bernard yearns to become a resort-style school
CONGRATULATIONS: Edward (third right) receiving the Jury’s Award from guest-of-honour cum Tarat assemblyman Roland Sagah. Looking on are MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang (second left), competition...
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Council gets pat on the back for environmental initiative
WELL DONE: Sagah (in suit) together with this year’s winners. On his right is Lo while Edward Kurik is standing fifth right in the same row.KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been commended...
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SRB flexes enforcement muscle
Datuk Roland Sagah Wee InnPersonnel now stationed at all terminals registered with board to keep wayward boat operators at bayKUCHING: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) now has a tighter grasp on happenings...
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Move to ensure 1Azam participants get right training
TAKING CLOSER LOOK: Fatimah (centre) going through a participant’s application to join the 1Azam project. On the right is Abang Shamshudin. — Photo by Jeffery MostapaKUCHING: All district offices have...
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