Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Community joins forces to clean beach

MUKAH: Recently, 33 individuals, including youth, volunteers, and the general public, took part in the ‘Kaul Mukah Beach Cleaning Programme’. Mohamad Syazuan Ideris, the Programme Director, mentioned that initially, over 100 people had shown interest in participating. However, due to unfavourable weather conditions, the programme had to be postponed to

Call to eradicate vandalism of public utility facilities

MUKAH: All layers of society in Sarawak need to collectively act to eradicate vandalism, especially those involving public utility facilities in their respective areas. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the people should utilise the utility facilities being provided responsibly. “The Sarawak government always prioritises the people’s access to public

Rep urges Muslims to make Quran their life guide

MUKAH: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi advises Muslims to make a diligent effort in studying, understanding and internalising the contents of the Quran. “Muslims need to make the Quran a culture and reference in life, thereby educating family members and children to be guided by the principles of this holy

Suhaili Aleh is new PMU director

MUKAH: Suhaili Aleh has been appointed as the new 10th director of Mukah Polytechnic (PMU), effective June 28 this year. According to a PMU statement, he replaces Hisamudin Mohd Tmin, who is transferred to the headquarters on January 2. “Previously, Suhaili held the position of director of METRO Betong Polytechnic,

5,000 visitors attend Ngiling Bidai Festival

MUKAH: About 5,000 visitors flocked to the Pehin Setia Raja Square to enliven the Rentak Ruai Concert in conjunction with the Ngiling Bidai Festival, here. The festival which started at around 8 pm on Saturday was also attended by Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib

SPB committed to helping surrounding communities

MUKAH: Sarawak Plantation Berhad (SPB) is committed to helping and upgrading the lives of the communities around its plantations. Sarawak Plantation Agriculture Development (SPAD) Board of Directors member, Philip Matau said SPB had helped the communities by donating through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. “Four longhouses and six schools

Mukah Polytechnic officials visit Tegas Digital Village and ministry

MUKAH: A delegation of five top management officials from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently visited the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Village and the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) in Kuching to forge strategic partnerships and enhance educational activities in the region. The delegation was

Submit project status reports, Fatimah reminds JKKKs

DALAT: Village Development and Safety Committees (JKKK) have been told to diligently submit status reports on projects being carried out in their areas. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is imperative especially involving the Minor Rural Project – Sarawak Poor House Improvement Project

Hanifah presents RM50K grant to upgrade football field

MUKAH: Preparations to upgrade Padang Mesra in the Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) for the Men’s Football Competition for the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) are on schedule. The Manager of the 21st SUKMA Men’s Football Competition who is also the president of the Mukah Football Association (MuFA) assistant superintendent

Mukah wushu team exceed expectations, win 26 gold medals at Penang Open

MUKAH: The Mukah wushu team bagged 26 gold medals in the 2024 National-Level Penang Open Youth Wushu Championship, held in Penang recently. In addition to the gold medals, the team also won 19 silver and six bronze medals. According to Mukah Wushu Club chairman Ho Ing Siong, he did not