Beehive gives residents the jitters
SIBU: A beehive hanging from a branch of a roadside tree along Lane 12 Wong King Huo Road is sending jitters to passers-by.A resident there said he saw the beehive some four days ago when he was having...
View ArticleTickets on sale for Chiang Chuan dinner
KAPIT: Tickets are now on sale for the Kapit Chiang Chuan Association Chinese New Year dinner on Jan 24.Organising chairperson Sng Choon Li said the tickets are priced at RM300 per table or RM30 per...
View Article‘Empowering state Education Dept good’
SIBU: Allowing the state education department directors to approve school infrastructure projects costing up to RM5 million is a step in the right direction.Stating this yesterday, Sarawak Bumiputera...
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SKF laments revenue drop from recyclable items
Members of the public can send recyclable items to SKF at Chong Jin Bok Road.SIBU: Sibu Kidney Foundation’s (SKF) revenue from the sale of recyclable items last year was only RM35,158.46 a substantial...
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Great demand for Curtin’s graduates
Dr Tang (second row, second left) and alumni at the reunion dinner.MIRI: There is a great demand for Curtin Sarawak’s civil and construction engineering graduates with almost 100 per cent securing...
View Article‘Colour Rush 2.0’ to be held in Kuching and Miri next month
MIRI: Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society’s ‘Colour Rush 2.0’ will be held in Kuching and Miri next month.The first edition of this successful run, which was held in collaboration with OurYouth.my, was...
View ArticleFlood preparedness for disabled persons — Are we doing enough?
FLOODING in Malaysia is a cyclical occurrence given that we are hit by the Northeast Monsoon, which dumps heavy rain on the east coast states in the peninsula and as well as the west coast of Sarawak...
View ArticleNor Azura nets Marrybrown grand prize of trip to Maldives
KUCHING: Nor Azura Narawi, 31, is really grateful that her single entry for Marrybrown’s Sun Sea Sand Competition netted her the grand prize.All she did was eat at the restaurant with her family and...
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Enough essential items for Chinese New Year — MDTCC
MDTCC enforcement officers carrying out a spot check on traders at Sibu Central Market in this file photo.SIBU: Local demand for essential items for the Lunar New Year celebration is expected to soar,...
View ArticleCommunity leaders told to be IT savvy
KUCHING: Community leaders should strive to master technology for better administration and communication.Temenggong Lu Kim Yong, who made the call on Thursday, said it would certainly help community...
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Elderly man cheats death in accident
The trailer’s tyre landing just inches from the driver’s compartment.The elderly man being comforted by family members following the accident.KUCHING: A man was just inches away from being crushed to...
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No increase in prices of parking coupons, Miri council clarifies
The two- hour parking coupon (right) and half-hour parking coupon are sold at the same price which are RM16.95 (10 pieces per booklet) and RM4.25 (per booklet of 10 pieces).MIRI: The commencement of...
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Suspect in deputy minister’s house break-in picked up in Meludam
The suspect being led to interrogation room at Kuching police headquarters following his arrest.KUCHING: A man from Meludam in Betong was arrested for attempted break-in at the residence of Deputy Home...
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Medals for those serving during state of emergencies
Junaidi (centre) receiving a souvenir from Sabtu after their meeting yesterday. — Photos by Chimon UponA close-up photo of the newly approved PJPN medal.KUCHING: Those who served the country during the...
View ArticleBid to get flood updates from department hits a damper
KUCHING: Department of Civil Defence Malaysia (JPAM) director, Colonel Mat Zin Bujang, was yesterday unavailable for comments on the flash floods despite flash floods having hit many areas throughout...
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Flood forces school to close for second day
Teachers wade across floodwaters as they leave SK Jalan Deshon.Information for parents and visitors outside SK Jalan Deshon.SIBU: SK Jalan Deshon remained close yesterday for the second day of the new...
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Flood waters in Baram recede, vigilance remains
An aerial view of the flooded SK Benawa and surrounding areas in Marudi.Entri (squatting) with orphaned siblings at Beluru Community Hall cum flood relief centre. The siblings need help to start...
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Opposition’s rural drive will fail — Gramong
Gramong (left) receiving a souvenir from Brendan while others look on.SIBU: The opposition’s effort to penetrate into the rural areas including Kanowit would remain just a dream.In saying this,...
View ArticlePrices in school canteens have not increased — Committee
KUCHING: The Management Committee for Chung Hua Primary Schools (CHPS) No.1 to 6 is positive all the six canteens under its care have not increased the prices of food and drinks when the new school...
View ArticleChinese primary schools face teacher shortage
KUCHING: Chinese-medium primary schools in the state will continue to face the challenge of a shortage of teachers this year.Sarawak United Association of Chinese Primary Aided School Boards of...
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