Villagers find missing woman near Kampung Mayang Kawan
SERIAN: A 77-year-old woman reported missing after heading to her farm in Kampung Mayang Kawan here was found safe this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a call at about 9am regarding the incident in Jalan Mongkos. Personnel from the Serian station arrived at the scene at 9.37am, about 36km from […]
Sungai Poi villagers give the thumbs-up to croc relocation operation
KANOWIT: Villagers in Sungai Poi here have given their full support for a crocodile relocation operation without delay following a rise in reported threats to community safety. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said in a Facebook statement that the consent was given during a recent dialogue session held at the Kanowit District Council. The session was […]
Villagers come together for community dialogue, games
MIRI: A lively community gathering brought residents of Long Lama together yesterday in a spirited display of unity, as the Sembang Santai Komuniti MADANI programme unfolded in the courtyard of the Telang Usan District Information Office. The event, which attracted enthusiastic participation from villagers of Kampung Cina and Kampung Kayan, was part of a government […]
Villagers urged to tap infrastructure gains
TANJUNG MANIS: Residents of Kampung Penipah have been urged to make full use of the completed infrastructure projects, including the Batang Lassa and Batang Rajang bridges, which are seen as having strong potential to stimulate the local economy. Tanjung Manis MP Yusuf Abd Wahab said these facilities not only ease daily travel for villagers but […]
Hydroponic farming course held for villagers
SEMATAN: Mas Gading Community College, in collaboration with the Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS), successfully organised a course on hydroponic planting and maintenance at the Kampung Temaga Dayak Community Hall here. The course aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) members, as well as other relevant committees, in […]
Villager gets jail, RM1k fine for hurting wife
KUCHING: A 29-year old man, who injured his wife, was sentenced to four months’ jail and fined RM1,000 by the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday. Losion, 29, from Kampung Sadir, who’s unemployed, pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code read together with Section 326A of the same code. He was found […]
Villagers demand effective leaders
Occasionally, murmurs arise among villagers regarding the competence of their village heads (KKs) and community leaders. These murmurs have grown louder, particularly today, as many villagers are not only educated but also technologically adept and have exposure to the outside world. The villagers desire village heads and community leaders who hold their positions not just […]
Awesome response to free health screening event
MIRI: Free health screening “Sihat Sarawakku’ programme in Kampung Muhhibah Kuala Baram on Saturday, received an overwhelming response from the villagers. More than 50 villagers of Kampung Muhibbah ,Kuala Baram participated in the event which was held at its community hall. The programme was launched by Minister of Transport Sarawak cum Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri […]
18 villages and two schools to get clean, treated water
KUCHING: Eighteen villages and two schools will enjoy clean, treated water once the new pipelines from Bawang Ubor to Pangkalan Jawa junction to Rh Jubang junction are extended. The project was kicked off on Today (Nov 16) by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Once the extension work is done, more than 3,500 […]
Mas Gading voters regret voting for DAP in GE14, claims observer
KUCHING: Datuk Peter Minos has claimed that voters in the Mas Gading parliamentary constituency have expressed their regrets for supporting Democratic Action Party (DAP) during the 14th general election (GE14). The political observer said DAP did absolutely nothing in four years, including the 22 months they were in power as part of the Pakatan Harapan […]