Author: Alwin Lawrence

Jemoreng rep requests for additinal ferries to meet festive rush

MUKAH: Just like previous festive seasons pre-pandemic, the Batang Igan ferry point is once again full of travellers, causing congestion. Many are returning to their hometowns either to break fast with their families or are going back for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Integrity

Focus on moving forward, not party positions

MUKAH: Every party member should not be too focused on seizing positions in the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tellian branch or Balingian branch. This is because as a whole, it is important to move forward based on the main agenda of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This was said by

Combo of young and old leaders ensure balance, continuity

MUKAH: The combination of youth and the older leaders in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will ensure balance and continuity are maintained in the party. PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said if there was no balance in the party and only veterans and no youths, the

Kg Masjid and Kg Panchor, Daro residents get land title deeds

MUKAH: As many as 248 land titles under Tanah Seksyen 18 KTN (Kampung Tradisional) were given to 244 residents from two villages in Daro – Kampung (Kg) Masjid and Kg Panchor, on Tuesday (April 19). “The owner of this land has permanent holding, won’t be charged yearly land tax, cost

Dr Sim’s diligence, hard work lauded

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan Branch, has commended party president and Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian for his excellent services in the 100 days he has held the post. Branch chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, said Dr Sim has worked hard and diligently since

Dialogue to discuss various issues in Tegulang

MURUM: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai held a dialogue with community leaders on Sunday (April 10). The session was to discuss issues related to the division of land lots and agriculture in Tegulang Resettlement Scheme here. “Thanks and appreciation to all parties who have given their commitment and cooperation in this

CUEPACS lauds special EPF withdrawal of RM10k

KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) Sarawak applauded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that RM10,000 from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) could be withdrawn for eligible contributors. Its chairman, Omar Bahrein Unin, said his congress was aware that the

Don’t allow ‘premature’ withdrawal of EPF savings

KUCHING: The government should stop contributors from withdrawing savings in their Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) honorary professor Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. She was commenting on the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today who agreed to allow EPF contributors to make a

Deputy Minister of Integrity and Ombudsman positive for Covid-19

MUKAH: Sarawak Deputy Minister of Integrity and Ombudsman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya is currently undergoing self-quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 yesterday. This was confirmed by the Jemoreng assemblyman himself through a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 9). According to Juanda, he felt uncomfortable apart from having mild flu on

Indonesian in hot soup over air rifle, no valid travel documents

MUKAH: An Indonesian man was arrested by police for not only owning an air rifle but also having no valid travel documents. Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias ​​said a raid was carried out around 6pm on a workers quarters in a plantation in Jalan Selangau-Mukah on Tuesday (March 8).