Author: Connie Chieng

Stop baseless allegations, DAP told

KUCHING: A Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) official has accused Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) of using gimmicks at ceramahs (political talks) and issuing press statements regarding the misconducts of Sarawak top leaders to win the hearts and minds of the public. SUPP Central Youth secretary-general Milton Foo said in

Church gets RM3,000 grant from deputy minister

KUCHING: Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen has approved a grant of RM3,000 for the fencing of All Saints Church, Kampung Koran Plaman near Serian. DAP Serian branch chairman Edward Luwak said in a press stated a cheque for the amount was handed over to the

Afternoon fire leaves family of six homeless

KUCHING: An afternoon fire at Kpg Tambirat Hilir, Jalan Asajaya, Kota Samarahan yesterday left a family of six homeless. In the 3.49pm fire incident, six members of the family comprising three males and three females managed to escape unhurt but their house was completely razed to the ground. A neighbouring

Determined SAR team locates missing man

KUCHING: A search and rescue (SAR) team’s unwavering spirit in the growing darkness finally paid off when they found their “quarry” about an hour later. Gabriel Wayne Atos, 61, was with a team of 10 surveyors when he was discovered missing at about 4pm yesterday. Police as well as Fire

Padawan police visit retirees to show care, concern

KUCHING: Padawan police yesterday paid a visit to the police pensioners in Padawan area to show their care and concern apart from strengthening friendship among police retirees. Led by Padawan deputy police chief DSP Merbin Lisa, the police team dropped by to visit several of the retirees to bring cash and

DID terminates service of sloppy contractor

KUCHING: Government agencies will not hesitate to terminate contracts due to poor performances as Sarawak wants efficiency in all aspects, said political secretary to the Chief Minister Tan Kai yesterday. Interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune, he revealed there was a re-tender notice for a contractor to do a drainage project

Council stamps foot down on illegal extensions

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal (MPP) councillor Wilfred Yap said he must do all the right things for Kota Sentosa even if it means stepping on toes. Yap, who went to town last week, wanted all iron grill extensions at the backs and sides of shophouses to be dismantled. Yap, who allowed

Masing suggests reshuffle to solve ‘termites’ in GPS

KUCHING: The only way out to solve the “termites” within Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is to have an imminent Cabinet reshuffling, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. Masing was commenting on Chief Minister’s Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari’s comment on a group within GPS calling

Lost RM10,000 car found in state of total loss

KUCHING: A shop assistant who lost his car on Wednesday was dismayed to find it back, a total wreck, on Thursday afternoon. The 34-year-old from Kampung Melayu Buso, who works in a cafe in Bau, parked his car in front of the shop he worked in. He left the keys

Suspect found with pellets at KIA detained

KUCHING: A 35-year-old Indonesian was arrested at the departure hall of the Kuching International Airport (KIA) on Thursday morning for possession of pellets in his sling bag. The suspect was caught at about 11am at the domestic airport departure hall as a scanning machine operator saw the four pellets. She