Man held for roughing up mother-in-law
MIRI: Police on Thursday night apprehended a man in his 20’s for assaulting his mother-in-law during Christmas day.According to reports of the incident occurring in a car on Wednesday night (Dec 25),...
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Floods inundate Baram, 4,000 people stranded
LIVING ROOM GONE: The water overflows into the `ruai’ (verandah) of a longhouse in Kuala Tutoh.MIRI: About 4,000 people from six settlements in Baram are believed to be left stranded after flood...
View Article‘Sarawak Nationalists’ to hold year-end gathering
KUCHING: The ‘Sarawak Nationalists’ Facebook group will hold a year-end gathering tonight (Dec 28) at McDonald’s Central Park from 7pm onwards.They will be on hand to give away free download of what...
View ArticleExpand knowledge in management, Dr Abdul Rahman tells caterers
KUCHING: Women involved in catering business are urged to expand their knowledge in management and financial skills to break barriers and capitalise on a more challenging platform.Pantai Damai...
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Kapit Chinese want to pick own temenggong
LET US PICK OUR LEADER: Ma (seated fifth left), flanked by UCA Kapit board members, at the press conference in Kapit on Thursday.KAPIT: United Chinese Association (UCA) Kapit has appealed to the...
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‘Concerned Sarawakians’ lodge reports on incitement
SERIOUS MATTER: Hadzman (left) and another representative Abang Zabar Balia speaking to members of the press at Simpang Tiga Police Station One Stop Centre.KUCHING: Three reports were lodged by various...
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Macabre find for duo out fishing in Luak Beach
INVESTIGATING: Police inspecting the area at the scene near Kampung Luak fish market yesterday.MIRI: Two cousins out fishing at Luak Beach were horrified to encounter the body of a man hanging by a...
View ArticleArrests at Julau longhouse after quarrel that ended in death
SIBU: Police here have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of causing the death of a 68-year-old man following a quarrel.Jana Jamit was believed to have been hit on the head by a sharp object on...
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Fest sees 1,000 durians given away
WE CAN DO IT: Azman (second right) together with Wan Uzir (fourth right), Wahap (third right) and Sharvina (right) taking part in the durian eating competition. -Photos by Kong Jun LiungKUCHING: More...
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Demonstrating against govt will cause chaos, says Lee
Datuk Lee Kim ShinMIRI: The New Year Eve gathering planned by certain groups to protest against the government and overthrow it will disrupt the stability, peace and harmony of the country.Assistant...
View ArticleKing tide compounds floods in Marudi
MARUDI: The town area and its outskirts here has been inundated by flood water since yesterday.The situation worsened yesterday as king tide caused the water level to rise higher.However, the flood...
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Santa has beard snipped off with a clause for ‘Go Green’
SNIP, SNIP!: A shopper snipping off some of Santa’s beard during the event.KUCHING: Shoppers at Plaza Merdeka had a fun and exciting time at the Santa’s charity beard snipping event yesterday.All they...
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‘Fares up 30 per cent, talk to bus driver for discounts’
Agnes LeeMIRI: Parents and guardians will face higher school bus fares starting the new school session next year; an increase of 30 per cent.Miri School Bus Owners Association chairman Agnes Lee said...
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Harden’s case for smoke detectors in longhouses
NEW LONGHOUSE: Harden signing the plaque witnessed by Tuai Rumah Jegai (second right) during the launching ceremony of the longhouse.SRI AMAN: Every longhouse in the state should install smoke...
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‘Don’t go bananas feeding hornbillls’
DEDICATED PARTNERS: Jimmy (left) helping Juliet to seal her nest at Piasau Camp.MIRI: Feeding wildlife including hornbills with food that human consume to make them healthier and have a longer life...
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Children longing for hugs and outings
FUN TIME: Children of the Miri Methodist Children’s Home in this file photo enjoying the games with staff of the four distributors of Shell Lubricant Products in Miri. Au (back, centre in long-sleeve...
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Bridging people and cultures
INTENSE CONCENTRATION: Some of the local and expatriate regulars during one of KCBC’s meetings.How a British-originated card game is connecting people and cultures in KuchingKUCHING: Every Thursday at...
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Chung Hua Primary Schools No 1 to 6 to take in 1,480 pupils
Dr Chou Chii MingKUCHING: Chung Hua Primary Schools (CHPS) No1 to 6 here are taking in 1,480 new pupils in 33 classes as the fresh school term kicks off on Jan 2 next year.CHPS No1 to 6 management...
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Sagau Batubala launches Kelabits’ Story on its transition and taboos
PROUD ACHIEVEMENT: Sagau Batubala showing his book,’Kelabits’ Story: The Great Transition’ at a launch recently. Seen on the book’s cover is Penghulu Lawai Besara.MIRI: Before the year is out and...
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Canon opens Canon EOS Ambassador Centre in Kuching
FIRST OF ITS KIND: Ho (right) and owner of Great Wall Photo Chin Huai Ching striking a pose during a photo call at the opening yesterday. — Photo by Muhammad Rais SanusiKUCHING: Canon Marketing (M) Sdn...
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