Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Priscilla wins CATS Kumang Gawai Darlie

KUCHING: Priscilla John Pillai from   here was adjudged the winner of the first edition of CATS Kumang Gawai Darlie 2017 pageant, taking home the inaugural title and RM2,000 prize money at the grand final on Sunday. The 23-year-old Iban girl won the hearts of professional judges and the public

Bakun Dam worth RM2.5mln in cash and RM5.6 bil in net debt

THE buying back of Bakun Dam was a good move and logical acquisition by the state government. According to Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun  Openg, the price for the Bakun Dam is RM2.5 billion in cash and RM5.6 billion in net debt outstanding as of the end of

Most wanted man in Limbang caught

LIMBANG: Police arrested nine individuals, including a man, who is the most wanted in Limbang district, during an operation in Kampung Kelapa Mawar here yesterday morning. Limbang District Police chief, Superintendant Mohd Bukhori Saffai said acting on intelligence and information received, a team comprising 16 police personnel and four officers

Riot launches School Occupational Safety and Health Management Seminar

SERIAN: Minister of Human Resources, Datuk Seri Richard Riot ak Jaem yesterday morning launched the School Occupational Safety and Health Management Seminar at Serian Community Hall. Present at the event was National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. In his speech, Lee stressed

No nuke plants in Malaysia before 2030

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Malaysia will not have nuclear plants before 2030.  This was due to the Fukushima incident and also the need for meticulous planning before they could be introduced in the country.  “United Kingdom took 10 years just to sign a contract and we in Malaysia might do the same

RM68,000 for fire victim to rebuild house

OYA: A fire victim of Kampung Bakong here, Hasnah Bt Mahmud, will be given assistance of RM68,000 to rebuild her house which was destroyed by fire recently. The good news was announced by Minister of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development, Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah during a

800 at pre-Gawai Dayak dinner in Kapit

KAPIT: Eight hundred people attended a pre-Gawai Dayak dinner at the civic centre here on Sunday. A deputy chief minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing was a guest-of-honour at the event. At the function, Masing pointed out that a month-long on-going Gawai Dayak Bazaar at an old

Four high achievers receive laptops

BETONG: Four students who excelled in the 2016 SPM have received a laptop each. They are Nasharina S­ardi (SMK Spaoh), Da­yang Atiqah Abang Sip­uddin (SMK Saint Aug­ustine Betong), Hasli­nda Annuar (SMK Bela­din) and Sharmaine Daphe Sylvester Bakar (­SMK Ulu Layar). The laptops donated by Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu were

Pizza Hut Malaysia launches Loaded Pockets Pizza

KUCHING: Pizza Hut Malaysia, the leading pizza chain in Malaysia yesterday announced the return of the Loaded Pockets Pizza in conjunction with the upcoming Ramadhan and Hari Raya season. Packed with abundance for all, this pizza is a harmonious creation of flavours and promises satisfaction right to the very last

Perodua Myvi nears its millionth production

KUALA LUMPUR : The Perodua Myvi, a Malaysian Icon for over 12 years, is nearing its one millionth production unit, making it the most produced Malaysian vehicle in history. The Perodua Myvi which was introduced in May 2005 and was Malaysia’s number one car model until the end of 2014.