700 expected at Iban Community Leaders Symposium 2014 dinner
MIRI: The Iban Community Leaders Symposium 2014 dinner on Feb 28 at Mega Hotel here is expected to be attended by some 700 participants.Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu is...
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RM12.8 million for training programmes to help ethnic groups
The trainees who have completed their training at Pelita Maslaut Sdn Bhd in a photo call.SIBU: The federal and state governments have allocated a total of RM12.8 million for training programmes to...
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Native arts attraction
A group of tourists from France take a closer look at traditional wooden sculptures exhibited at the Sarawak Museum in Kuching. In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2014, an influx of foreign...
View ArticleShow me the number — Wan Junaidi
SIBU: Sarawak Veteran Armed Forces Association is urged to back up its call for former army personnel to be enlisted into the police force with a good number.Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Junaidi...
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Mel and Joe to perform at Miri Country Music Fest Feb 15
Mel and Joe.KUCHING: They have been performing for four decades with no indication of stopping any time soon.Country music fans will be able to enjoy Mel and Joe’s dynamic performance at Miri Country...
View ArticleMega Hotel Miri’s second ‘Gift of Love’ for five homes
MIRI: In conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year celebration, Mega Hotel Miri is going to share the festive season joy through its charity event dubbed ‘Gift of Love’.The organising chairperson...
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Nature’s bounty
Ikan Baong’ being sold at the riverside in Marudi at RM20 per kg compared to last year’s RM18 per kg. This fish is plentiful in Marudi during floods and customers come all the way from Miri, Brunei and...
View ArticleNZ to showcase ‘New Way of Thinking’ at 2014 BPIEF
KUCHING: New Zealand will showcase what makes their ‘New Way of Thinking’ unique and so successful during the 2014 Borneo Post International Education Fair (BPIEF).A press release said for...
View ArticleFlood forces three schools to close
SIBU: Three schools in the state were closed yesterday due to floods.According to the information from the state Education Department, the schools were SK Kuala Kenyana (Mukah), SK Kuala Awang...
View ArticleSociety formed to help Dayak youths, invites membership
KUCHING: Society for the Advancement of Cultures, Research and Education of the Dayaks (Sacred), conceptualised by a group of Dayak professionals headed by Assoc Prof Dr Bromeley Philip, is a platform...
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Road now passable after potholes covered
Workers are seen busy covering the potholes.Heavy vehicles now have lesser problems to travel along this road.A road sign reminding motorists to drive slowly near the already covered potholes.KUCHING:...
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Contractor blamed for jam to Miri
Vehicles moving slowly along the congested road.MIRI: Traffic congestion always occurs along the way to South School Miri at Brighton road during peak hours, causing vehicles to move at a snail’s pace...
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‘Special committee shows govt’s seriousness in caring for the people’
Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman HamzahAbu Seman JahwieSIBU: The setting up of a special committee to address problems arising from the rising cost of living shows the seriousness of the government in looking...
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Bau residents cry foul over rubbish woes
The overflowing rubbish bins and rubbish strewn on the road at one of the villages in Bau District.KUCHING: The serious breakdown in rubbish collection in Bau has caused much concern among the...
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Govt all for initiatives that benefit people, says Mawan
Abdul Karim (third left) signing the event form in a symbolic ceremony as (from left) Wahap, Talib and others look on.KUCHING: The government is supportive of any initiative which benefits the people,...
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Rivers vital part of transportation system in Sarawak — Manyin
Manyin (third left) presents a memento to Sagah (right), witnessed by Dr Murni (second left). Also present is SRB board member Snowdan Lawan, who is also Balai Ringin assemblyman.KUCHING: Rivers will...
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Pensioners feel heat of rising cost of living
Pikau AngamErrol EmpagaSRI AMAN: Government pensioners here are feeling the pinch of the fast rising cost of living especially those who are receiving pittance.One of them, Pikau Angam, said it was...
View ArticleAbang Jo: Govt has plan for Kpg Kudei Lama squatters
KUCHING: The government has no intention to discriminate the Kampung Kudei Lama squatters despite being represented by the opposition.Housing Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the...
View ArticleKing Tide not as high as expected — Department
SIBU: The King Tide this time around was not as high as anticipated, measuring only about 3.3 metres with no severe flooding reported.Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sibu chief Ting Sing...
View ArticleKarim: No impact on BN if SWP joins PR
KUCHING: The possibility of the Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) joining Pakatan Rakyat (PR) would have no impact on the Barisan Nasional (BN).Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council member...
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