KUCHING: A total of 24 out of 37 of residents in Desa Bina Diri (DBD) here have background of mental health problems. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that those residents with mental health problems have received treatment at Kota Sentosa Hospital. “There are
MUKAH: A 43-year-old man died from severe injuries after his car crashed along Jalan Mukah-Selangau at 5am today. It was understood that the driver, identified as James Landok of Sarikei, died on the spot while his passenger sustained minor injuries. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the victim, a
SIBU: A total of six individuals received certificates of appointment for Tuai Rumah for the Siong area under the Tamin constituency. The six who received the certificate at the Sibu District Office today (March 25) included three who were reappointed, while the other three are new appointments. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang,
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from three trade unions at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here yesterday. The unions are the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDNM), and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). The Information Department in
KUCHING: Maxim E-hailing is currently forming a strategic partnership with 21 driving schools located throughout Malaysia in its effort to encourage its partner-drivers to get public vehicle service (PSV) license. Maxim said in a statement yesterday, the company and the driving schools from Kedah until Labuan had jointly agreed for
SIBU: The Sibu Jaya police held a crime prevention programme at Lawrence Radin longhouse at Nanga Bon in its effort to reach out to the public on yesterday (March 23). The ‘Talk to Us’ programme which lasted for two hours was led by Inspector Rodua Tayo and his team. Rodua
KUCHING: Early activation of the traffic light system at Roundabout 5 along Jalan Setia Raja/Stutong is hoped to ease the traffic flow in the area. This is especially so during the peak hours said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. However, he said even with the early activation of
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is among seven Sarawak local authorities that will observe Earth Hour this year, with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) playing host. The other five are the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Kota Samarahan Municipal
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is urging the public to switch off their lights at home for an hour in support of Earth Hour which will be observed worldwide tomorrow (March 25). Yesterday (March 23), the city hall said the public should turn off their lights between 9.30pm
KANOWIT: Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana received a visit from a group of Chinese community leaders in the Ngemah constituency at his service centre here recently. Pemanca Leong Khing Hee led the group which was joined by two penghulu and nine kapitans. In emphasising the role and responsibilities of the community