Look for more business opportunities, Dayaks urged
KUCHING: The Dayak community has been urged to look for more business opportunities and to emulate the success of other races in the state.Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi added that the community...
View ArticleContinue to support govt, Orang Ulu community told
CAKE-CUTTING CEREMONY: Dennis and other guests cutting the Christmas cake at the function.MIRI: The Orang Ulu community in Baram is urged to continue to give their undivided support to the government...
View Article‘Price Reduction Campaign’ back again in Sibu
PRICE REDUCTION: Mohd Nor being briefed by Lau (right) during his visit to the departmental store at Daesco Sdn. Bhd. of Star Mega Mall after launching the ‘Price Reduction Campaign’.SIBU: It was a...
View ArticleRM12.87m for the needy in Miri this year — Fatimah
SCHOOL AID: Fatimah presenting assistance to an orphan.MIRI: The Welfare Department here gave out monthly welfare assistance totalling RM12,873,810 to 4,322 recipients this year.Of this amount,...
View ArticleCarolling, activities lined up for Christmas
USHERING IN CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: MGC team singing in front the beautiful decoration at Meritz’s hotel lobby.MIRI: Be enthralled with joyous carols and activities being lined-up for an unforgettable...
View ArticleRubber seedlings, fertilizer handed to 100 Julau farmers
JULAU: One hundred farmers in Julau area received 500 rubber seedlings and RM500 worth of fertiliser each on Friday.Julau MP Datuk Joseph Salang, who is 1Malaysia Sarawak Advisory Council (1MSAC)...
View ArticleChristmas lights up at Rh Michael with micro hydro
CHRISTMAS CHEER: Salang, Nanta (right), the children and others admire the Christmas tree at Rumah Michael Jantan, which was lit up to symbolize 24-hour electricity.JULAU: For the first time, some 200...
View ArticleYouths told to continue legacy of racial unity
FESTIVE JOY: Ariff( centre) cutting the cake together with Rosalind (second right), Asyrat (left) and invited corporate guests to mark the Christmas gathering at Medan Pelita. — Photo by Wilfred...
View ArticleI have nothing to do with flyers — Batu Kawa rep
I’M NOT INVOLVED: Chiew holding the ‘Tok Guru’ flyer that carries a photo of her.KUCHING: DAP Batu Kawa assemblywoman Christina Chiew had a shock of her life after she found out that her mugshot was...
View ArticleLawas-Merapok road to be upgraded soon — MP
SAFETY FIRST: Henry helping a motorcyclist to fasten a new helmet during the road safety campaign in Lawas.LAWAS: The poor condition of Lawas-Merapok road will soon be a thing of the past following an...
View ArticleGo the extra mile for fitness, parents advised on sedentary cyber-kids
MIRI: Parents should awaken their children from the inert world of video games and get back to the great outdoors for sunshine, fitness and health.Miri Resident Antonio Kahti Galis said children should...
View ArticleWe have a plan, Abg Jo tells resettlers
NEW COMFORTABLE HOME: Abang Johari (centre) and DrJerip (on his right) giving their thumbs-up with the BRS houseowners after the handing over of keys ceremony.KUCHING: The government has a master plan...
View ArticleSUPP assists single mother
AID: Sarawak Social Welfare Department’s Assistant Welfare Officer, known only as Madam Chai (second right), hands over the cheque to Pui. Yap is at right while at left is SUPP Youth member Isaac...
View ArticleState’s Zakat month roars off with convoy to deliver tithes
BIG PRESENCE: Putit flags off the 46 bikers in the Konvoi Kembara Zakat from Majma Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.KUCHING: The state-level National Zakat Month Celebration roared off yesterday on big...
View ArticleMultilingual Christmas services at St Thomas’ Cathedral
KUCHING: St Thomas’ Cathedral at Jalan McDougall will hold several special services in English, Iban and Mandarin this Christmas.Dean, the Very Reverend Michael Buma Galami, said in a statement...
View ArticleFormer youth chiefs reaffirm support for Wong
KUCHING: Former Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Serian branch youth deputy chief, Senior William Rade is baffled by the fuss over the statement made by his group on Dec 15 declaring their support...
View ArticlePassengers unhappy not notified of MASwings flight cancellation earlier
KUCHING: Passengers affected by the cancelled MASwings MH3804 Kuching-Miri flight at 6.45am yesterday, were disappointed they were not notified earlier.This was made worse by the attitude of the...
View ArticleWoo more Chinese to join politics, federation told
KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching-Samarahan Chinese Associations should expand its scope by attracting more Chinese to participate in politics.Minister of Local Government and Community Development...
View ArticleFederation’s dream for a permanent home comes true
IT’S A DEAL: Lu (centre) and Choo (third right) exchange the signed agreement witnessed by Wong (fourth right) and others. — Photo by Kong Jun LiungKUCHING: The Federation of Kuching-Samarahan Chinese...
View ArticleList of councillors for 2014 not yet finalised – Wong
KUCHING: The list of councillors for the new term effective Jan 1 next year is not finalised yet, said Local Government and Community Development Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh.Met at a function here...
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