Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

CENTEXS Dalat ready by year-end

MUKAH: The new Sarawak Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) Dalat is expected to be fully completed by the end of this year. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said a variety of exciting programmes would be offered at the centre, including the establishment of a

RM100mln development project set to transform Tellian

MUKAH: A development project worth RM100 million will be implemented in the Tellian state constituency, serving as a key catalyst for the socioeconomic transformation of the area. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine affirmed his commitment to bringing significant changes to Mukah. “Although there are many challenges to face, especially since this

Positive development requires unified effort

MUKAH: The cooperation of all parties is essential to ensure that development in any area progresses smoothly. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine emphasised the importance of ensuring that development positively impacts the community. “If a development brings about positive effects, then many parties will benefit — not just one. “In Mukah,

Kaul Run receives good public response

MUKAH: The Kaul Mukah Run (KMR) 2025, the curtain-raiser event for the Kaul Mukah 2025 festival, received an encouraging response from the public. According to Balingian assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, the event attracted participants not only from Mukah but also from across Sarawak. “Compared to previous years, participation has increased

Ongoing Rahmah sales to help local residents

MUKAH: The Rahmah Sales Programme (PJR) will continue to benefit local residents, especially those less fortunate, in obtaining essential items. Sarawak director of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Matthew Dominic Barin, said the programme aims to assist the needy in accessing basic necessities. “We offer

SK St Patrick clinches Under-12 softball title

MUKAH: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saint Patrick, representing the Mukah Town Zone, emerged as champions in the Under-12 softball player selection for the Mukah Division level held recently. This victory secures their place to represent the Mukah Division at the Divisional-Level Softball Tournament in Miri, scheduled to take place from April

MRP grants must benefit entire community

MUKAH: The Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants awarded must be used effectively and bring benefits to the wider community. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine emphasised that recipients of the grants should inform others once they have received them. “If the grant is received by a village chief, they must inform the

Slingshot challenge set for Kaul Mukah 2025

MUKAH: The inaugural ‘Slingshot Challenge’ competition is set to enliven Kaul Mukah 2025, offering a total prize pool of RM1,600. Organised by Kenyalang Slingshot in collaboration with the Youth Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Balingian, the Mukah Parliamentary Youth Organisation, and the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS)

‘Salui Lukut’ Carnival to highlight Kaul Mukah 2025

MUKAH: The ‘Salui Lukut’ Carnival is set to enliven Kaul Mukah 2025, featuring workshops on the making and simulation of this traditional game. Previously, ‘Salui Lukut’ was only held as a competition during Kaul Mukah, but this time it will take the form of a carnival involving both crafting workshops

RM50mil approved to put up Daro Health Clinic

DARO: An allocation of RM50 million has been approved for the establishment of a new health clinic here. Daro assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, said that previously, only RM35 million had been allocated for the project. “The RM35-million allocation was insufficient, as approximately RM50 million is needed to complete the project. “This