Friday, 27 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

MP presents 46 rolls of linoleum to longhouse residents

MIRI: A total of 46 rolls of linoleum were presented to longhouse folks of Rumah Lani, Baie Mamut in Sibuti on Thursday. These would be used as mats for the residents.  Sibuti new elected MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni presented the mats to the longhouse folks in the evening. Also present

‘DBKU CARES’ squad donates to fire victims

KUCHING: The ‘DBKU CARES’ squad yesterday donated items comprising kitchen accessories and food items to the fire victims of Kampung Bintawa Hilir in Kuching. Leading the squad was Head of Community Services and Development Rudzaimier Malek who was accompanied by other DBKU staff. According to sources, the recent fire left

State government to bear cost of Ketua Kaum allowances

KUCHING: The state government will continue bearing the allowances of all Ketua Kaum (village chiefs’) in the state. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the decision was made following a circular issued by the federal Rural Development Ministry that all matters relating to the Village Security and

Hanifah heads delegation’s visit to Mukah Hospital

MUKAH: Mukah Division MAKSAK yesterday morning organised a goodwill visit (Lawatan Muhibbah) to Mukah District Hospital in Mukah. The visitors which comprised the government servants and local community leaders were headed by Mukah Member of Parliament Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib. The noble programme featured the presentation of goodies to the

No hike in express boat fares thanks to state govt subsidy

KUCHING: The express boat operators plying Sibu / Kapit sectors have requested to increase the fares from RM25.00 to RM35.00 for the extra trip during Hari Gawai Celebration. However, the Sarawak State Government on 24th May 2018 has agreed and approved to subsidise the difference in the fare ticket i.e.

State Wushu Federation to represent nation in Russia

KUCHING: Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak, a member of Martial Arts federation Of Malaysia will represent Malaysia in the International Wushu Tournament to be held on June 8 to 12, 2018. The championship will be held in Voronezh, Russia. The tournament is jointly organised by Voroneth Federation of Shaolin Kungfu

99 mosques, 236 suraus receive RM335,000

KUCHING: A total of 99 mosques and 236 suraus in Kuching division received a contribution worth RM335,000 here yesterday. The presentation of the annual contribution from the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) through Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak was an effort to assist the mosques and suraus to carry out their activities during

13 made homeless in fire

KUCHING: A fire which happened in Kpg Hilir Bintawan near here at 9pm on Wednesday destroyed two houses and left 13 people homeless. The fire started in one of the two houses occupied by two families before it spread to the second house. Firemen rushed to the scene to prevent

Man reported missing found alive and well

BELURU (MARUDI): A 58-year-old man from Rumah Edward Usah, Sungai Sebindang, Bok Tinjar who was reported missing  Monday night has been found alive and well. This was confirmed by Baram Police chief, DSP Gabriel Risut via a Whatapps on Wednesday night. He added that the man identified as Bengkong Buntak

Road users reminded to be careful along Pan Borneo Highway construction area

SIBU: Road users returning to their home towns ahead of the Gawai Dayak festival on June 1 and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration on June 15 are advised to drive carefully along the Pan Borneo Highway construction project. Borneo Utara (LBU) Sdn Bhd project manager for the Simpang Bintangor-Julau and Sibu