MIRI: A man ran amok at Kampung Muhibbah, Kuala Baram near here, leaving fellow villagers fearing for their lives in the early hours of yesterday. The 35-year-old, who was armed with machetes, began his reign of rage at around 2am, said a source. After what is believed to be 12
By Aini Selikang SARIKEI: A total of RM1.6 million in compensation has been paid to 81 Native Customary Rights (NCR) landowners involved in the upgrading work of Jalan Pakan. Seventy-three cheques for RM563,567.03 were handed over to 48 landowners connected with the construction of the Jalan Rumah Wilfred Uli/Rumah Panggai,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) in Nanjing, China. The MoU will focus on a series of research collaboration especially in the area of herbal and traditional Chinese medicine as well as student and staff mobility programmes.
By Lydia Aman KUCHING: Nurhayatilia Muqqaddis Norolashikin, a student from the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs), is the only female participant to qualify for the WorldSkills Malaysia Sarawak Competition (WSMS) 2019 final in the welding category. According to the 23-year-old student, she feels proud because as a woman, she
By Gerrald Gilles KUCHING: If the haze situation in Sarawak doesn’t improve, the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) may be postponed. The State Education Department (JPN) has instructed district education offices (PPDs) and schools to follow and comply with the circular and standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the Ministry
KUCHING: Twenty-five members of the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) were privileged to be among the 7,500-strong audience at the extraordinary musical showcase Ola Bola The Musical at the at Stadium Perpaduan on Sunday. They were seated at the special VIP seats. Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB), as part of
By Gerrald Gilles KUCHING: Parents do not have to send their children to school if they are concerned over their offsprings’ health when the Air Pollution Index (API) reading remains at a very unhealthy level. As of 6pm yesterday, several primary schools and high schools in Kuching City as well
KUCHING: Two men were arrested for selling sea turtle eggs at Pasar Tamu Kubah Ria here. Aged 65 and 26, they were detained during a spot check by Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) enforcement team last Saturday. Both suspects were subsequently brought to the police station for investigation and further action.
KUCHING: Four local anglers, including a 15-year-old girl from Kampung Geobilt here, who were feared missing since Saturday morning, returned home safe and sound at 10.30am yesterday. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director First Admiral (Maritime) Robert Teh Geok Chuan said the agency received this good news from the
By Alwin Lawrence & Rahimi Rahim DARO: The completion of Muara Lassa Bridge in 2023 will boost the socio-economic condition of the local people and solve their ongoing water supply problem. In stating these points Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the RM600-million bridge has the potential