SEMATAN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation was launched today for a man who was reported missing in the waters of Talang-Talang Island. According to Lundu Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lieutenant Rabuan Zulkeflee, the victim, Lee Chong Loong, 46, went missing while testing out his jet ski with a
DEBAK: The Federal government needs to translate the spirit of the formation of Malaysia by looking at the needs as well as a more appropriate distribution of allocations to Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said, the country now has a rational federal government. The proof,
KUCHING: Six residents from Ulu Krian longhouse in Saratok were given the ‘Hero Bomba’ award for their part in putting out a fire on Wednesday (Sept 14). The six were Joan Jantai, Petrus Abert Kendawang, Abednego Figo August, Johnny Jerah and Galau Edward Sie. They acted quickly to prevent a
KUCHING: Master Builders Association Malaysia will be holding its eighth seminar on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and workshop on Accident Prevention by the Industry for the Industry here next month. The seminar from Oct 3-4 is open to both MBAM members and non-members for a fee of RM450 (members)
KUCHING: The Sarawak state level 2022 Semarak Uniti Keluarga (SUKM) programme will take place at City Fan, Miri on Sept 25. The Minister for Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said various activities will be held during the programme. “It will be held from 7am to
PETALING JAYA: ReGen Rehab Hospital is inviting Malaysian Armed Forces veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to receive free therapy under its Parkinson’s Rehab Corporate Responsibility programme. According to a press release, the initiative by ReGen Rehab in conjunction with the Malaysian Armed Forces Day will be in effect for three
KUCHING: The Stakan branch of Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) wants the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to be brought forward to ensure the preservation of the environment for future generations. Branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok agreed with the call made by social activist Tan Sri
KUCHING: The Labour Department is advising anyone planning to start a business to notify the nearest labour office as required by Section 60A of the Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Cap 76). This is in accordance with Section 60A, which requires any person or employer intending to engage in any agricultural, forestry,
KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) postpaid plans have been enhanced to offer more value with all kinds of internet needs for families of any size. It announced in a press release today that it is giving more internet quota, wider choice and variety of free devices, and an all-in-one
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded the lowest rate of recidivism in Malaysia — and possibly the world — since 2008, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, this year’s rate was 98 persons per 100,000 citizens. Fatimah added that this record had
