186 families still waiting for JTS to expedite title deeds to housing
KUCHING: A total of 186 families are appealing to the Sarawak Land and Survey Department (JTS) to expedite the title deeds for their housing lots at Kampung Bidayuh Ulu Sungai Dalam, Taman Tunku in...
View Article9 illegals caught without passports
MIRI: Two women were among nine illegals from Indonesia rounded up by police at a construction site near Marina Bay here early Thursday morning for not having passports.The raid was held around 4.30am...
View ArticleSundry shop robbed, owner loses about RM400
SIBU: A robber entered a sundry shop in Taman Li Hua and robbed its proprietor of about RM400 recently.The proprietor said he was standing at the counter at about 9am when a man entered his shop and...
View ArticleSagah wants JKR to give quick fix to water woes
SERIAN: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been challenged to work out a quick solution to the water woes faced by the people in Tarat once and for all.Taking the department and other relevant...
View ArticlePolice arrest illegal lottery agent, punters
KUCHING: An illegal lottery agent and two punters were nabbed when police raided a grocery shop in Matang on Wednesday.The men, in their 30s and 40s, were caught red-handed by personnel from the state...
View ArticlePersistent rain inundates low-lying areas
MIRI: The continuous and persistent rain here the past couple of days has inundated several low-lying areas in the city.Chairman of Miri Disaster Relief Committee Antonio Kahti Galis confirmed the...
View ArticleNabbed for possessing stolen motorcycle
SIBU: A man was arrested by police for possession of a stolen motorcycle on Wednesday night.The 30-year-old was nabbed when his house at Lane 9, Oya Road was raided at 11.30pm.Police also seized a...
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New chapter for Miri Diocese
I grew up in Kuching and had a normal Catholic family childhood. After my Form 6 in 1985, I worked one year as a site supervisor, and a few months in a laboratory. In 1987, I joined the seminary and...
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Man missing after early morning boat incident
BINTANGOR: A passenger boat sank this morning at around 6.50am near the Sungai Sian jetty. While 17 passengers are safe, one man is missing and feared to have drowned.MORE TO COME…
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Football fans excited about Sarawak vs Kelantan game
CRAZY ABOUT LOCAL FOOTBALL: Football fans lining up at an outlet in Wisma Hopoh to buy tickets for the Sarawak vs Kelantan game tomorrow night at the State Stadium. One time pass tickets are priced at...
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Opposition out of sight in times of trouble — Dennis
Dennis (right) during a visit to SK Long Jeeh in his constituency recently to see to their needs there.MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau on Thursday slammed the opposition for only knowing how...
View Article‘Policy-makers can help inculcate healthy regime’
KUCHING: A consolidated effort involving both the public and private sectors, including top policy makers, is very much needed to inculcate a healthy lifestyle to combat the rise of non-communicable...
View ArticleSarawak Bank Employee Union plans to intensify protests against HSBC Bank
KUCHING: Sarawak Bank Employees Union (SBEU) plans to intensify its statewide protests against HSBC Bank in support of bank staff affected by the bank’s decision to close its commercial banking...
View Article‘Mix of young and old good for SMC and community’
SIBU: A mix of experienced and new councillors will cement Sibu Municipal Council’s (SMC) bonding with the community.In saying this, Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee described the current line-up as...
View Article‘Criticism against new SMC deputy chief unfair’
SIBU: The criticism hurled against the appointment of Dato Andrew Wong Kee Yew as Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman was yesterday described by Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee as most...
View ArticleKWB to patch up ‘large hole’ at Jalan Ang Cheng Ho
KUCHING: Kuching Water Board (KWB) is hoping to rectify the ‘large hole’ at Jalan Ang Cheng Ho here before Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan 31.Its deputy general manager Moses Joseph said the hole...
View ArticleChong questions land lease renewal freeze in Betong
KUCHING: DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen is seeking an explanation from the government for freezing the renewal of land leases for land within 3km radius of Betong town.He said a letter recently...
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MJC New Township market to open on Tues, Wed next week
Lo (fourth right) buys ‘Midin’ (edible fern) from a hawker at MJC hawkers market. Also seen are (from right) Kho, Liew and PMC Marketing and Licensing chairman Fong Jew Ted.KUCHING: The hawkers market...
View ArticleAbdul Wahap: Another busy year with VMY and more on agenda
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commissioner (DBKU) is seeking concerted efforts from all parties to help the authority achieve its agenda drawn up for this year.Kuching North City Datuk Bandar Datuk Abang...
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Help has reached flooded Sibuti, ‘croc sightings too’
Rosey reminds the children not to play in flood waters which are likely to bear contaminants.MIRI: Three areas in Sibuti have been inundated after almost non-stop rain for the past four days in the...
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