SRI AMAN: The Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) here yesterday received two contributions amounting to RM5,000 at ‘Majlis Raya Bersama 2019’ held in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Majlis Ngiling Bidai. The contributions came from Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis (RM3,000) for the implementation of Minor Rural
SRI AMAN: The Dewan An-Nur costing RM250,000 is finally ready for use. The hall was officially declared open by Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis during an Aidilfitri gathering at the compound of Surau An-Nur here, last Saturday. “With the building ready, it is expected to benefit the
MUKAH: A car suddenly caught fire at Jalan Mukah-Balingian here, yesterday. When a team from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) arrived at the scene, the car was already 80 per cent burnt. The team of six firefighters was led by senior fire officer Abu Hady Harry. No casualties were
MUKAH: A man from Kampung Penipah here died while out fishing with two friends in two separate boats. “Initial investigations revealed that the victim, 42, fell into the sea from his boat,” said Mukah police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau, yesterday. When the victim was pulled up into the boat, he
By LYDIA AMAN KUCHING: A 35-year-old man from Samariang yesterday was fined RM4,000 (in default four months’ jail) for having threatened to kill his mother. According to the facts of the case, Mohammad Azlan Abang Nawawi threatened to murder his mother around 3.30pm on May 27 at their residence, Lot
KUCHING: A total of four Kuching Community College students made it to the finals of SME Bank 90-Days Business Challenge 2019 which will be held on July 6 to 8 in Kuala Lumpur. The finals will witness a total of 20 finalists from Community Colleges and Polytechnics nationwide vying for
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings were released last Thursday, and Unimas was at 301st. About 10 universities in Malaysia were listed, led by UTM (101st-150th), followed by UTP, Utar, UKM, USM, UPM, UUM, Uniten, UiTM and Unimas. The rankings list the best universities under 50
BINTULU: Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) members need to cooperate with the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) for better management of activities in their respective areas. Bintulu District Officer Mohammad Dino Amid said close ties would ensure the smooth planning and implementation of development programmes in their areas. He did
MIRI: In celebrating the festive spirit of gratitude and joy, Petronas Dagangan Berhad yesterday hosted 55 orphans under the care of Sarawak Orphans Welfare Association (Peryatim) at a Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri feast held at the Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel here. The children were each treated to a sumptuous meal and
GERIK: The second day of the Perak Media Tour 2019 continued with a Friendly Media Programme with the Jahai natives at Kampung Klewang, Royal Belum. Kampung Klewang is one of the 12 Orang Asli settlements located at Royal Belum, about one hour’s boat journey from the Royal Belum jetty. Majority