Saturday, 4 April 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Rural dev’t continues with new ‘captain’

MUKAH: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg says he will continue to focus on rural development in the state. “I will continue with the policy of focusing on developing the rural areas like what had been paved by the late Tok Nan. I should say we are

Over 2,000 members at installation ceremony

SIBU: More than 2,000 members attended the installation ceremony of new office-bearers of Sarawak Vui Neng Association at Kingwood Hotel here, yesterday. The guest-of-honor, Minister of Local Government, Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian officiated at the event. Speaking at the installation of the new office bearers of Sarawak Vui Neng

23 primary schools in MRC Link Camp

SERIAN: The Malaysian Red Crescent, Serian Chapter held a 3-day Link Camp 2017 at SK St. Philip Bugu, Serian from 28 April to 1 May. The Camp Organising Committee included youth members as the group facilitators and VAD members in the cooking team. Also present at the launching ceremony on

Only 32 entries for Francis Harden Cup, anyone?

SRI AMAN: People in Sri Aman area are invited to join the Datuk Francis Harden Hollis Cup 2017 futsal competition at Indoor Stadium, Sarawak Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBSS) Sri Aman scheduled from May 5 to 7. Spokesperson, Jilin Itar said the competition, organised by the Football Association of

DANI to hold more forums on NCR land

BINTULU: Dayak Nation Institute (DANI) organised its third NCR forum and road show called ‘NCR: The Hidden Truth’ at a leading hotel here last Saturday. A former Land and Survey officer, Mathew Jeluing, shared with the participants on the Sarawak Land Code especially under Section 6, Section 13, Section 18

Petronas opens newly expanded lubricant plant in China’s Shandong

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) recently launched the newly expanded lubricant-blending plant in the Weifang Economic Development Zone in Shandong, China, to meet the market’s growing demand for premium lubricant products and high-quality services. The comprehensive expansion project, which was carried out in phases, saw the upgrade of the

Philippines national found dead at timber camp

LIMBANG: A Philippines national was found dead by his colleagues at a timber camp at Jalan Kubong around noon on Friday. Prior to his death, Joiney Carbajosa, 46, was said to be cutting trees in the area with his colleagues at around 8.00am. Limbang District Police chief, Supt Mohd Bukhori Saffai

Two people arrested for drug possession and abuse

LAWAS: Two men were arrested after they were found positive of amphetamine and methamphetamine during an operation held here yesterday. Lawas District Police chief, DSP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects were separately detained at Kampung Paterikan, Merapok and Pangkalan Feri, Jalan Kuala Lawas. He said while checking

A spectacular runway show

    The all white theme of the recent Eid Into Style Runway Trend Show held on April 23 in Kuching provided an elegant backdrop to a spectacular runway show. Organised by the Fashion & Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Association (FLSEA) led by renowned Sarawak based designer Anna Sue, the event also

One dead, three hurt after car collides with 4WD

LIMBANG: A woman died while her husband and two children were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle near Kampung Buluh Balui, KM28 Jalan Batu Danau here yesterday afternoon. Limbang District Police chief, Supt Mohd Bukhori Saffai said the deceased was identified as