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Mongkos has potential to be commercial agriculture area

SERIAN: Mongkos has potential to be developed as a commercial agriculture area, says Deputy Minister II for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Martin Ben. He said the state government would work to change from traditional agriculture, which is still being practiced, to modern agriculture, which utilises technology. “We will

Policemen get 500 containers of delicious bubur lambuk

KUCHING: Five hundred containers filled with delicious bubur lambuk were distributed to policemen here. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah and Persatuan Keluarga Polis (PERKEP) Kuching chairperson Emmy Suin handed out the porridge in conjunction with the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Heads of department, police station chiefs and the media

A channel for public complaints

KUCHING: The state government may create a channel for the public, especially netizens, to lodge complaints if they suspect that development projects are not following specifications or being delayed. This was revealed by Minister in the Premier’s Office (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS)) Datuk Abdullah Saidol.

Rep wants association to preserve Segu culture

PADAWAN: The Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen (PSBP) will assist surrounding villages to preserve the image and culture of Bidayuh Segu Bunuk. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said the establishment of the association could help the Segu Bunuk people to thrive in various aspects of development. He noted that the

Re-consider implementation of minimum wage

PADAWAN: The government should re-consider the decision to increase the minimum wage of RM1,500 which will take effect in May. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said the implementation would burden some small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those who have just started their businesses. Moreover, he

Willie wants to defend Puncak Borneo

PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin will defend his parliamentary seat despite Gabungan Party Sarawak (GPS) claiming that the seat belongs to them. Thus, he hopes that GPS will give him space and opportunity to defend the seat. In fact, he said, he was ready to defend the seat

GOF scores big with RM17.8 mln contraband busts in raids

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) scored multiple successes under Ops Kontraban in a number of raids on premises storing illegal items and contrabands. GOF Sarawak Brigade Deputy Commander ACP Shaikh Abdul Adzis Shaikh Abdullah said the raids were conducted from April 6 to 12. “On April 6, at

Needy families get food assistance in time of need

PADAWAN: Needy families at three villages near Bengoh Dam received food parcels sponsored by young entrepreneurs to ease their burdens. A total of 64 parcels were distributed under the charity programme held by Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society(MRCS) in Sarawak. PPIS president

Citizenship within reach for tragic mum and daughter

KUCHING: Efforts are continuing to help the woman whose son, the sole breadwinner in the family, died tragically in a road crash recently. Welfare help aside, the authorities are now looking at helping Nurjannah Abdullah and also her daughter Siti Mariam Abdullah with the process of legalising their stay here.

What would happen if most of the world’s men died?

Book Title: The End Of MenAuthor: Christina Sweeney-BairdISBN: 9780008407933Publisher: Harpercollins PublishersPublication year: 2021Price: RM69.90 WHEN you think about the COVID-19 pandemic, you think that the world will be in trouble and everybody is going to die, which sadly happens in this day and age. It effects everyone, but in “The