Five star rating among council achievements
SARIKEI: Sarikei District Council recorded several achievements throughout last year, said its chairman Wong Zee Yeng. She cited among others its five-star recognition and improvement in its balance sheet. “Besides that, the overall performance and administrative and financial management also reached an excellent level which is Grade A based on the Electronic Compliance Self Assessment […]
Illegal cryptocurrency mining operations exposed for power theft in Sarikei
KUCHING: In a recent joint operation conducted by Sarawak Energy’s operational arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad, along with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication and the police, it was discovered that two shophouses at Jalan Rentap and Jalan Jakar in Sarikei were engaged in stealing electricity for cryptocurrency mining activities. According to a statement from Sarawak […]
Ministry still identifying site for larger health clinic
SIBU: The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the congestion issue at the current health clinic in Sarikei, which is caused by the growing number of patients reaching 600 per day. In response to Senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead’s question during the Dewan Negara sitting, the ministry stated that it planned to address the problem by […]
Water disruption affects 35,000 consumers in Sarikei
SARIKEI: About 35,000 people were affected in several areas in Sarikei Division due to water disruption caused by the construction of Pan Borneo Highway on June 14. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) stated that there was a burst on the main water pipe from Bayong Water Treatment Plant caused by the construction work. Affected […]
Housewife doing well selling second-hand clothing
KUCHING: Demand for second-hand goods has been increasing in recent times as people look for alternatives to reduce expenses following the rising cost of living. Nash Tasha Nanggai, who sells second-hand goods, says her customers are from all walks of life – from the low income to the high income. The 27-year-old housewife from Sarikei […]
Chicken-swallowing python caught, released
SARIKEI: A chicken trader had an early morning greeting by a three-metre-long reticulated python while opening her business at a wet market, Jalan Nyelong here yesterday. The presence of the reptile was noticed by the complainant around 7.50 am after she noticed a long, blackish creature circling inside the cage of her livestock. A three-member […]
Landslide occurs behind longhouse in Sarikei
SARIKEI: A landslide has occurred behind a four-door longhouse at Sungai Ribong, Jalan Kim San today morning (Feb 2). However, no injuries or casualties were reported among the 30 residents of Rh Chuat Ubit. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Sarikei station were despatched to the scene after receiving […]
Youth versus seasoned rep in ‘pineapple town’
KUCHING: Sarikei, located about an hour-drive from Sibu, is famous for its sweet and juicy pineapple – hence, it is also known as ‘pineapple town’ among the locals and visitors. It is the fruit basket of Sarawak and also famous for its fresh vegetables, which are supplied to the surrounding areas and towns. Sarikei is […]
Another straight fight in Sarikei
SARIKEI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) and Roderick Wong Siew Lead from Democratic Action Party (DAP) will face off in a straight fight for the Sarikei parliamentary seat. Huang, who has held the Repok state seat under Sarikei for two terms, arrived at […]
Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak’s ARCH workshop moves to Sarikei
SARIKEI: An ARCH unity workshop will be held here as Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) or Sarawak Unity Foundation continues to collect information as well as spread the spirit of unity. The workshop is on Aug 25 at Kampung Baru Seberang Sarikei Internet Centre and will be officiated by Sarikei Resident, Felicia Tan Yan Hua. The […]