Rep promises new longhouse for villagers
SARATOK: Residents of Rumah Japar, Tinting Ringka, Sebatan here are expected to get a new longhouse, with the help of Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said that he would do his best to ensure the aim of getting a new longhouse for the residents is achieved. “I will strive to help the people in Rumah […]
Villager dies in attack; three held
SERIAN: A villager died about 16 hours after he was set upon by a group of men close to where he had lived here on Thursday (May 19). District police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said three suspects have since been picked up for questioning. Recounting the attack, he said the victim’s wife who was putting […]
Rep praises villagers for cooperation
DALEH LONG PELUTAN, MIRI: A community hall costing RM430,000 has been completed in Daleh Long Pelutan, Miri under the Telang Usan constituency rural transformation programme (RTP) to benefit the 150-door longhouse. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau thanked the village chief, Tingang Pahang and the community of Daleh Long Pelutan for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth […]
SOP non-compliance main cause of Covid-19 spread among villagers
KUCHING: The complacent attitude of some people with regard to SOP compliance is the main cause in the spread of Covid-19 among villagers, said Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu. “Villagers are now seen to pay less attention in wearing face masks, practising physical distancing as well as not being aware and not understanding the importance of […]
134 Ulu Bengoh Dam villagers jabbed
PADAWAN: A total of 134 villagers from the Ulu Bengoh Dam have received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine last Saturday (Aug 7). The vaccination outreach programme was conducted at two locations, namely Kampung Nyegol and Kampung Muk Ayun at the Padawan sub-district. Mambong assemblyman and Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil also […]
Residents hit by EMCO to received food aid
KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Punau, Kampung Git and Kampung Bunuk under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will receive food assistance immediately. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said that his service centre is currently preparing food baskets to be distributed to each head of household affected. “I truly understand the uneasiness and will continue […]
Pemulih food baskets for 250 villagers
TATAU: A total of 250 people from 17 longhouses throughout Sungai Arip areas received food baskets through the National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). The symbolic handover ceremony of the food baskets was conducted by Senator Dr Nuing Jeluing. Nuing said the Pemulih food basket was distributed based on allocation from the federal […]
Villagers grateful for vaccination programme
KUCHING: Kampung Segedup residents here are ecstatic to be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine just a stone’s throw away from their houses. The two-day Segedup vaccination outreach programme at Kampung Segedup’s Haji Kamarudin Ahmad Hall, which started last Saturday, has provided much convenience for nearby residents to get inoculated. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) […]
For the villagers’ convenience
KUCHING: The completed upgrading works to the drainage system in Kampung Jaya Bakti has helped to overcome erosion and stagnant water issues in the area, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman who is also the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) […]
Make sure villagers get jabbed, community leaders told
LAWAS: Village leaders are urged to work together to make sure that everyone, aged 18 and above, in their respective villages, gets vaccinated to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Community leaders are the leaders closest to villagers and who have a better understanding of any […]