Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah cancelled

MUKAH: The Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah has been cancelled this year as a mark of respect to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “In addition to cancelling the Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Mukah, the Kaul Festival scheduled for April has also been postponed and will now coincide with the

Village handicraft centre to boost local economy

MATU: The opening of the Kampung Treng Matu Handicraft Centre is expected to boost the economy of the residents here. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the existence of this centre helps the younger generation to learn handicraft skills. “In addition

Bukit Kota rep emphasises development of mosques and surau in Limbang

LIMBANG: Elected people’s representatives continuously strive to ensure the development of residents in any area, encompassing all aspects, including spiritual, physical and educational. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said among the government’s efforts is the construction of new mosques and surau

Three major Tellian projects get approval

MUKAH: Three major projects valued at RM140 million have been approved for the Tellian state constituency, “Among the main projects are the Mukah Waterfront involving an allocation of RM60 million and the Tellian and Penakub River Erosion Forts totaling RM40 million,” said assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said an ‘Integrated Market

Committee inspects venues for final prep

MUKAH: The 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) Competition and Technical Committee has conducted an inspection of the facilities scheduled to host the games here. The committee focused on three venues designated for this year’s games, including the Dewan Sri Balau at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus for judo, the

Airfare cap for affordable flights

LIMBANG: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has capped airfares from Peninsular Malaysia to East Malaysia at RM599 to make travel more affordable. Deputy Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that this initiative, primarily aimed at facilitating travel for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan residents, comes just in time for the Hari Raya

1,000 porridge packs for road users

MUKAH: A total of 1,000 packets of savoury porridge were distributed to road users passing through Dataran Pehin Setia Raja here yesterday. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that the programme was organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Tellian Branch. “This programme has been conducted annually for several

Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya, an outreach programme for the needy

SARIKEI: Community leaders need to play an important role as a link to government organisations. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Mohamad Razi Sitam said expressed this statement because they (community leaders) are the main person to assist in identifying those who really need government aid. “There are

Construction of 22 RSP units to meet demands 

BALINGIAN: A total of 22 units of Permata Spectra Homes (RSP) will be built by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) here to meet the needs of the people in this area. HDC chairman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the project would be built via the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) under the

500 packets of porridge distributed to residents

DALAT: A total of 500 packets of bubur lambuk, a savoury rice porridge were distributed to the residents through the Civil Defence Force Dalat District 2024 Porridge Distribution Programme, in front of the Civil Defence District Office (PDPA) here, recently. District Civil Defence Officer Second Lieutenant (PA) Muhammad Helmi Halim