Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Sarawak on right path to become developed State

Undoubtedly, the State Government, by continuing with the people centric policies of the previous leaders namely Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud and the late Datuk Patinggi Haji Adenan Haji Satem and embarking on the forward thinking and visionary initiatives to fast track the development, is putting Sarawak on

Lamb Ribs and Chicken combo for only RM59 at Tony Roma’s

KUCHING: Tony Roma’s is known worldwide as a destination for its mouthwatering beef ribs, and its lamb ribs are just as scrumptious! So if you are a lamb ribs lover, head on to Tony Roma’s at Vivacity Megamall for the ‘Best Deal in Kuching’ where the lip-smacking lamb ribs and

State BN optimistic about winning Pujut seat

KUCHING: The State Barisan Nasional (BN) is optimistic about winning the Pujut by-election, said Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg.  Abang Johari, who is also the state BN chairman, said the state BN is prepared for the by-election.  “We are ready as the Election Commission (EC) had

13 items under price control scheme for Gawai

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) has listed 13 items under the Festive Season Price Control Scheme in conjunction with the coming Kaamatan and Gawai festivals in Sabah and Sarawak. Its Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said that for Gawai Dayak, the scheme would be implemented

Truck driver injured in collision with lorry

PANTU: A man suffered serious injuries after the truck he was driving collided with with a lorry at KM70, Jalan Sri Aman-Kuching in Jaong area, Pantu at midnight on Thursday. Sri Aman district police chief DSP Haji Othman Sulaiman said the victim was identified as Mohd Faizal Liu Abdullah, 47,

Mercedes Benz’s engine catches fire

MIRI: A man faced anxious moments when the Mercedes Benz he was driving suddenly caught fire at Jalan Airport here, Thursday. In the 6.00pm incident, the man was on his way from the Taman Delight to Jalan Miri-Bypass when the car engine caught fire. He quickly stopped the car by

Seven slightly injured in road accident

BINTULU: Seven people sustained minor injuries when their vehicles collided at KM19 Jalan Bintulu-Sibu at about 7.00am yesterday. According to Bintulu Fire and Rescue Service chief, Di-Hatta Gobel, the accident involved two 4WD vehicles. “We received a call at 7.56am and eight firemen were dispatched to the scene,” he said.

Man detained for possessing stolen motorbike

KUCHING: A 23-year-old man was arrested for possession of a stolen motorcycle. The suspect from Serian was riding a motorcycle along Jalan Tabuan.at 3.00am on Thursday when a police patrol team stopped him. When the police checked the motorcycle he was riding, they found that it was reported stolen in

Approved 945 projects in 11MP worth RM20 bln

KUCHING: Under the state-funded 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) projects, a revised total of 945 projects with a ceiling of RM20 billion were approved for implementation for the period 2016 to 2020. This was said by Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh during his winding-up speech at the