BETONG: A python had a sumptious meal consisting of a chicken before it was discovered by a homeowner at Taman Paya Udak here. The reptile was spotted at around 1.57pm on Sunday (May 8) and the Civil Defence Force (APM) was called to the location. “Three APM members went to
KUCHING: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor was excited to spend time shopping for clothes with orphans from his constituency ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. In conjunction with the Saberkas Prihatin programme themed ‘Ceriakan Raya’, a total of 17 orphans from Beting Maro were given the opportunity to visit
SARATOK: The existing standard operating procedure (SOP) of using face masks should be maintained and not abolished, says Abadi Hussein. The Kalaka Saberkas chairman opined that wearing face masks was important as he welcomed several SOP relaxations set to be announced by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today. “For me, only
MANGUT: Young members of the community are urged to take part in activities held by the government. This is vital in ensuring their voices are heard and their aspirations met, especially in helping to improve the economy. Deputy Minister of Community Wellbeing Development Mohamad Razi Sitam admitted that the support
SARATOK: The upgrading of a 16.9-kilometer road to Kampung Kupang here is expected to commence in October once the tender process is complete. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said the project to upgrade the gravel road has been eagerly awaited by the local residents for a long time. “This is
SARATOK: The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) has approved nine agricultural road projects which will be implemented in the Saratok parliamentary constituency. Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Datuk Ali Biju said the agricultural road project is an important initiative that would have an overall impact on the socio-economic
BELADIN: Labourers and fishermen were among six arrested in a Special Screening Operation here on suspicion of being involved in drug abuse on Tuesday. Betong District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Zamry Alli said all of them were detained at four separate locations and the initial urine test found they were
SIMANGGANG: The Pesta Benak or Tidal Bore Festival here is back this year from Sept 9 to 11, with the highlight being the regatta. “After a two-year lapse (due to the pandemic and the ensuing movement control), the event has been missed by many. “Today’s meeting decided that Pesta Benak
SIMANGGANG: Local residents without access to clean water have been urged to submit applications with the completion of the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) project here. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the project to upgrade water production capacity at the Empangu Water Treatment
SIMANGGANG: Firefighters were called on Tuesday (April 19) to Sri Aman Hospital to remove a ring from a patient’s finger. “We received an emergency call around 12.13pm. A patient in the Psychiatric Ward of Sri Aman Hospital was in pain. “His finger had swollen up due to a ring that