KAPIT: Electricity coverage in Sarawak has been accelerated since the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) was introduced in 2016. More than 1,700 households from 87 villages here now have access to 24-hour renewable energy under the innovative government-community initiative. Sares is one of several initiatives under the Accelerated Rural
By Shafik Ahmad KUCHING: It was a nightmare for Fatimah Johari to witness her home turned to ashes right before her eyes and not being able to do anything about it. Fatimah, one of the victims of the fire at Kampung Sungai Bedil here, said in all her 74 years,
MIRI: Thieves broke into a grocery shop in Piasau and carted away items worth nearly RM14,000 on Friday. Among the items reported stolen were a compressor, a closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitor and an air-conditioning unit. The culprits are believed to have gained access into the shop via the main shutter
MIRI: A 40-year-old habitual offender who assaulted an imam during a morning prayer session in Surau Kampung Tiris, Bekenu was detained by police on Thursday night. The arrest was made at 10pm following a report lodged by the victim. According to sources, the alleged incident occurred at 5.38am last Monday
MIRI: A 43-year-old man armed with a machete ran amok and chased his parents out of their house after his demand for cash was denied. Fortunately, his 70-year-old father managed to flee with his wife unharmed. The incident took place in a house at RPR Batu 6 on Friday at
MIRI: A Search and Rescue (SAR) operation was launched yesterday for a Kayan man who failed to return home from a hunting trip in Sungai Pelutan, Long Miri, Baram. Five firemen from Marudi fire station led by PBK II Abd Rahman, together with the police and 12 villagers are taking
KUCHING: Meritin Hotel Kuching staff members have been carrying out charity drive through Hope Place since end of last year. According to a statement from Hope Place, the staff would collect donations from among themselves on a monthly basis. The donations included useable second-hand items such as clothes, books, electrical
MUKAH: Sarawak will amend its laws on ports in order to upgrade, modernise and enhance efficiency of ports and port services in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the legislation is being looked into by the Infrastructure and Ports Development Ministry which was formed in
KUCHING: St. John Ambulance Sarawak will be holding “Mass CPR 2019”, an awareness campaign on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), at Vivacity Megamall on Oct 5 and 6. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend the educational project which aims to create awareness on the importance of first aid
KUCHING: The public is required to identify the graves of their family members at the Kampung Kuala Sibuti Cemetery in Miri, which has been partially destroyed by the recent forest fires. According to Bekenu assemblywoman Rosey Yunus yesterday, relatives need to identify the graves to make moving to a new