Saturday, 19 July 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Tanjung Manis will absorb activities of surrounding areas

The Yang di Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud last Tuesday performed the earth breaking of work on the development of bunker factory and jetty by Ascent Industrial Complex Sdn Bhd at Tanjung Manis Industrial park. The land of 286 hectares for the Industrial estate was

Farewell dinner for Miri Resident

MIRI: A farewell dinner for Miri Resident Antonio Kahti Galis was held at a hotel here on Wednesday. Organised by Miri Resident and District Office, it was attended by 200 guests. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau was the guest-of-honour. “ Antonio Kahti Galis is a man with total  commitment,  and

Over 30 KRT members join family day

KABONG: More than 30 members of the Area Neighbourhood Watch (KRT) Sri Jaya Market of Sri Aman held their Family Day 2017 at Tanjung Kembang Beach, Kabong last Wednesday. The KRT Chairman, Jefferia Saini said Tanjung Kembang Beach Kabong is the ideal choice for such purpose as the location is

Pre Gawai Dayak dinner on 20 May

KAPIT: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Youth Kapit and SDNU main body Kapit in a partnership programme with Sarawak Energy Berhad will be organising a Pre-Gawai Dinner Gala Kapit tentatively on 20 May (Saturday) to be held at Kapit Civic Centre here. This was disclosed by SDNU Youth chief Kapit,

WW2 veteran calls on Head of State

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud yesterday received a courtesy call from World War 2 (WW2) veteran, Commando Jack Tredrea and entourage at Astana Negeri here. Jack Tredrea was among the members of the first parachute commando who landed in Bario, Sarawak during the WW2. 

PPWS delegation calls on Juma’ani

KUCHING: Chief Minister’s wife Datin Amar Dato Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang yesterday received a courtesy call by the delegates of the Federation of Sarawak Women’s Institute (PPWS) led by its president Norjanah Razali at the official residence of the Chief Minister. The courtesy call was meant to introduce the

CM receives courtesy call by Celcom delegates

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg yesterday received a courtesy call by Celcom Axiata Berhad Head of Trade and Solution Services Afizulazha Abdillah and delegates at his office. The call was made in conjunction of Johari’s recent appointment as Sarawak’s new Chief Minister. Celcom is also

Marudi water treatment plant holds open day

MARUDI: In conjunction with Word Water Day 2017, the Marudi water treatment plant held an open day yesterday to let visitors learn on how water is being processed, treated and distributed. Senior Assistant Director of Marudi Labour Department, Lio Siang Yun was the first visitor to visit the plant, which

Woman slips and breaks leg

BINTULU: A woman broke her right leg after she lost her footing and fell to the ground in front of an eatery near Bintulu Riverfront yesterday morning. It was said that the victim fell to the ground after she stepped on a small piece of metal. According to the victim’s

SMK Saratok tops Cadet Bomba competition

BETONG: SMK Saratok emerged as the overall champion of the Cadet Bomba competition for Sri Aman Zone yesterday. SMK Melugu was second while Betong Vocational College came in third. More than 90 students took part in the one-day competition. Sri Aman Zone 3 Fire chief, Nik Muhamad Afiq Nik Roslan