Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Three haemodialysis machines received for kidney patients

MUKAH: A total of three haemodialysis machines costing RM123,450 were handed over to Mukah Hospital under the Kidney Patients Special Assistance (BKPBP) initiative, here, yesterday. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was to help alleviate the burden of kidney patients in Sarawak

RM5 mil worth of RTP projects for Tellian, Dalat & Mukah

MUKAH: A total of 25 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) valued at a total cost of RM5 million have been listed for Tellian constituency. According to Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine he said Dalat and Mukah districts would also be included in the project implementation. “The Dalat district involves

Open house culture strengthens unity

MUKAH: Celebrating Hari Raya with open house is the best opportunity for the community to strengthen bonds of friendship with each other. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi echoed this sentiment while welcoming members of the public to his open house at his residence recently. He further stated that this kind

Kampung Tian Matu to get multipurpose hall costing RM15mil

MATU: Kampung Tian Matu is set to benefit from a new multipurpose hall worth RM15mil, aimed at enhancing community activities and programmes. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya revealed that the project would be implemented under the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA)

Raya open house draws 500 guests

BALINGIAN: About 500 guests gathered at the Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi at Kampung Masjid here yesterday. Abdul Yakub was grateful for the opportunity to host the event, which allowed him to mingle with local community. “This ceremony provides a chance for me to build

Military veterans link govt and community

PADAWAN: Members of the Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (PVATM) Mambong Branch play a role in helping to enhance harmony at the village level. Sarawak Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said PVATM also acts as a bridge to the welfare network between the government and the community

Family-owned Lemang Pewaris business keeps going

MUKAH: Lemang Pewaris produced by a family in Kampung Tutus Ulu, here is much sought after especially in the days ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Having started out small in 2015, Mohamad Badrul Zaidi, 31, said, it has now grown into an annual business for the celebration. “In the beginning,

Mukah MP presents aid to fire victims

MUKAH: Fire victims in Kampung Penakup Hilir have received donations and assistance from Mukah Member of Parliament Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Donations handed out were in the form of monetary cash, some basic essentials and food. For the house that was completely burnt down, the victim received cash donations as

TBS reaches out to asnaf communities

MUKAH: The Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) has implemented a Mini Iftar programme to assist the under privilege and needy (asnaf) recipients. According to a statement from the Mukah division of TBS, the programme started in Matu and extended to Mukah in an effort to enliven the livelihood of the recipients

MP proposes drones, pumps for rural fires

MUKAH: The Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib made a visit to the Mukah Fire and Rescue Station yesterday. In her visit, Hanifah engaged in a detailed briefing session led by the Sibu Zone 4 chief, Andy Alie. Following the session, she proposed several enhancements