PBDS Baru has right to take action on claims — Salang
KUCHING: It is within the rights of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDS Baru) to take action and be heard in court on their claims to the building that forms the headquarters of the old PBDS in Jalan...
View ArticleCyclist loses RM1,000 in attack
SIBU: A 57-year-old man on his way home on a bicycle was attacked and snatched of RM1,000 company’s money last Tuesday evening in Sena Road not far from where he lives.The victim, surnamed Yew, said he...
View ArticleContractor lodges report over alleged extortion, arson
SIBU: A contractor at Salim Road here told the police yesterday that someone had extorted him through telephone calls followed by arson.The 57-year-old man surnamed Wong said he heard two explosions...
View ArticleSecure your cars, slick thieves on the prowl — CP
KUCHING: Police are appealing to motorists to be careful and to use extra locking system as on the average about three cars are reported stolen daily in the state this year.State police chief SDCP Dato...
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Brave member of public thwarts lorry thief’s escape
ARRESTED: The ‘mechanic’ being led away to the police lock-up following the incident.KUCHING: A man with prior arrest records was thwarted in his attempt to escape during a lorry theft incident...
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Seeking divine intervention to fight crime
GOD-FEARING MEN: Ayub (centre) flanked by Sabtu (left) and Kipli speaking to the media.KUCHING: Sarawak police are now seeking ‘divine intervention’ in their efforts to combat crimes in the state.For...
View ArticleBaleh, Baram next in line
SEB waiting for state’s green-light to implement Baleh, Baram HEP projectsKUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is ready to build both the Baram hydroelectricity power (HEP) and Baleh HEP dams by end of...
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Tourist arrivals to the state on the rise, says Chief Minister
MODERN: Abang Johari (second left) with (from left) Prof Dr Abdul Rahman, Prof Dr Khalid, Ng, Nansian and Curtis looking at a model of the proposed hotel.KUCHING: Sarawak’s tourism industry grew in the...
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Abg Jo to NIIT graduates: Real world competitive
WELL-DONE: Abang Johari (centre) congratulating the graduates on their happy occasion. — Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi.KUCHING: Thirty-nine students doing diploma studies at Nusantara Institute of...
View ArticleUnion wants priority given to school projects in Sarawak
SIBU: The Education Ministry (MOE) is urged to prioritise the completion of school projects in Sarawak.Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) opined that timely completion of projects was paramount...
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Amended bill not likely to stop price hike
A MEMENTO: Ting (right) presents a souvenir to Tiong while Wong looks on.SIBU: The amendment to the Housing Development Bill 2013 will unlikely help in easing the hike in house prices, opined Sarawak...
View ArticleRed carpet opening for strategic Pandaruan Bridge today
LIMBANG: Deputy Police Chief of Limbang Daniel Desmond Benjamin has confirmed that a total of 120 police officers will be on duty for the grand opening of Pandaruan Bridge today.Despite spanning only...
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Limbang minibike event’s first stop
JUST A TOKEN: Rozi (left) handing over a souvenir to Sufian while Hamidah (second left) and Mohd Yusop (right) look on during the launching.LIMBANG: Limbang district has been chosen to be the first...
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16 MDC staff receive service excellence awards
MODEL EMPLOYEE: Anyi presents the award to Stephanie.MARUDI: A total of 16 Marudi District Council (MDC) staff have received service excellence awards.Nadzarunnie Solhi, Gog Ngat Kee, Saipulpettahi...
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MRC Sarikei marks World AIDS Day in the open
LET’S CHECK: Chan (seated) undergoes a health screening.SARIKEI: The Malaysian Red Crescent Sarikei chapter marked World AIDS Day in collaboration with the Health Department yesterday.An awareness...
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‘Limbang Rebellion’ brought back to life
BOOK LAUNCH: Wan Junaidi (right) unveils the book. Others from left are Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) advisor Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leonard Linggi, Dr Chanin, Wan Junaidi’s wife Datin...
View ArticleRipin warns of watery disaster in two Sibuti villages
MIRI: The entire villages of Keluru Jaya and Kejapil in Sibuti face a high risk of inundation if the fast overflow from Keluru River continues unabated.Barring a remedy, with realistically none in...
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Get moving, inactive coops told
OVER TO YOU: Naroden presenting a mock cheque to a representative from Koperasi Wanita Sarawak Berhad. Also seen is Ishak (second left).KUCHING: Inactive cooperatives in the state are asked to consider...
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Federation accepting new lion dance trainees
CULTURAL HERITAGE: A lion dance troupe in action.KUCHING: The Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak is accepting new lion dance trainees.Training will be at No. 251-252, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching...
View ArticleRallies across state
KUCHING: A group calling themselves the Peoples Movement of Sarawak (Grass) will hold peaceful rallies across the state to mark Human Rights Day on Tuesday (Dec 10).A statement said the rally here will...
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