KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for wearing a ‘baju burung’ (Iban warrior-like outfit) during an official programme. Anwar had earlier worn the traditional attire during the Ministry of Works’ Gawai Dayak celebration, and chose to keep it on for
SRI AMAN: A new integrated cemetery will be developed at Bukit Penyauk to address the critical shortage of Muslim burial space in Sri Aman, said acting Resident Mahra Salleh. He said the project, which will be carried out on a 19.5-hectare site, is expected to provide a long-term solution to
SIBU: The Sessions Court here fined two Indonesian men RM40,000 each and four months in prison for illegally collecting over 300 logs of various sizes and species without a valid licence. Agustine and Manto were convicted before Judge Musyiri Peet under Section 90(1) of the Forests Ordinance 2015, punishable under
KUCHING: The Department of Agriculture Sarawak has alerted the public to a scam involving the unauthorised use of its name, logo, and documents by irresponsible individuals to deceive victims. The department said it had received complaints from the public on fraudulent activities carried out by parties impersonating the department. “These
SIBU: A car park construction project located in Rh Thomas Palus at Matu Daro’s Sungai Sebedil, Batang Igan, is set to begin soon. Local longhouse residents are advised to be mindful of road safety during this period. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chief councillor Kevin Lau said he
SIBU: A housewife lost RM48,800 after falling victim to a syndicate offering a non-existent job. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 50-something victim was first contacted via a text message on WhatsApp on Jun 15, offering a part-time job that promised lucrative earnings. “Enticed by the offer, the
SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch today (June 17) delivered basic food items and daily essentials to victims of the Rh Gamang fire at Jalan Penasu. Branch chairman Councillor Kevin Lau said he was alerted to the incident on Monday evening (June 16) by longhouse resident
SIBU: Thirty-eight longhouse residents were left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing after a fire completely destroyed Rumah Gamang at Jalan Penasu here yesterday (Jun 16). According to Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, firefighters from the Sungai Merah and Sibu central stations were dispatched
SIBU: Road users here are advised to take note of upcoming road upgrading works along Jalan Wong Soon Kai at the Deshon Junction, which are scheduled to begin on June 5 and continue until Oct 4. According to a notice issued by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), the project falls
BETONG: A farmer was killed on the spot after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a head-on collision with a car along Jalan Bukit Jaloh Layar yesterday (June 15). Betong District Police Chief DSP Zamry Alli said the 70-year-old victim was confirmed dead at the scene following the
