Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Over RM800,000 allocated to implement various new projects in Tanjong Manis

SARIKEI: The government allocated over RM800,000 to implement various new projects in the Tanjong Manis parliamentary constituency to improve the wellbeing of folk in the area. Tanjung Manis MP Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab said the initiative was implemented through various approaches such as the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), the Program

Ferry service operating hours extended to June 17

MUKAH: The operating hours of the ferry service in Mukah Division will be extended from June 14 to June 17 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) said the locations involved were Kuala Igan, Muara Lassa and Batang Paloh. “For Kuala Igan, Ferry 1

Indoor stadium wanted

MUKAH: Calls for a new indoor stadium here have grown louder, with Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine highlighting the pressing need for the facility to accommodate the active sports community in the area. “The past decade has witnessed a surge in sports activities organised by clubs and associations in here.“This necessitates

Tuition classes help improve SPM results

DALAT: The Parents, Community and Private Sector’s Involvement (PIBKS) tuition classes are very helpful in improving the results of Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) students in Oya and Dalat recently. Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who pointed this out, said this was evident in

Mukah Polytechnic selected for launch of Anti-Drug Squad Committee

MUKAH: Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) has been selected as the launch location for the Anti-Drug Squad Committee at the Higher Education and Skills Institutes level in Mukah Division, in conjunction with the One Million Anti-Drug Squad Members campaign in Mukah District this month. According to the head of the Mukah District

Minister urges road users to be wise when driving

MUKAH: Road safety should be the ultimate concern of all, not just during festive season when road users are busy travelling to their destinations. Deputy Minister of Economy cum Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib advised motorists not to drive if they are tired as it could endanger other road

PMU-Socso collaboration a win-win for TVET grads

MUKAH: Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) is hoping job seekers will use the MyFutureJobs portal as their primary platform for finding employment. By doing so they, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates, will benefit from the employment services provided by Socso through various employers. In stating this Programme Director

PMU lecturers get equipped with netball skills

MUKAH: Two lecturers from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently attended the Netball Technical Personnel Course at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No. 6, Kuching. The lecturers, comprising Mariati Masduki and Rohaliza Karim, attended the course along with 26 other officers from various districts in Sarawak. “This course, guided by three

Five teachers do Sarawak proud

MUKAH: Five teachers from Sarawak received awards in conjunction with the National Teachers Day celebration held in Kuantan recently. Third placing for the Authoritative Teacher Award (Authoritative Lecturer) went to Dr Chin Ngien Siong from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPGM) Batu Lintang Campus. Also in third place was Alvianna

Rural areas not neglected to ensure service delivery

BALINGIAN: Rural areas are not left behind to ensure that government services can be delivered to the local community successfully. Balingian assemblyman  Abdul Yakub Arbi said the efforts of the Sarawak Department of Labour (JTK) in identifying the location of the interior areas should be appreciated.  “With the Labour Go