Author: Nur Farihan Razali

SPB committed to helping surrounding communities

MUKAH: Sarawak Plantation Berhad (SPB) is committed to helping and upgrading the lives of the communities around its plantations. Sarawak Plantation Agriculture Development (SPAD) Board of Directors member, Philip Matau said SPB had helped the communities by donating through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. “Four longhouses and six schools

Mukah Polytechnic officials visit Tegas Digital Village and ministry

MUKAH: A delegation of five top management officials from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently visited the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Village and the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) in Kuching to forge strategic partnerships and enhance educational activities in the region. The delegation was

Submit project status reports, Fatimah reminds JKKKs

DALAT: Village Development and Safety Committees (JKKK) have been told to diligently submit status reports on projects being carried out in their areas. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is imperative especially involving the Minor Rural Project – Sarawak Poor House Improvement Project

Hanifah presents RM50K grant to upgrade football field

MUKAH: Preparations to upgrade Padang Mesra in the Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) for the Men’s Football Competition for the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) are on schedule. The Manager of the 21st SUKMA Men’s Football Competition who is also the president of the Mukah Football Association (MuFA) assistant superintendent

Mukah wushu team exceed expectations, win 26 gold medals at Penang Open

MUKAH: The Mukah wushu team bagged 26 gold medals in the 2024 National-Level Penang Open Youth Wushu Championship, held in Penang recently. In addition to the gold medals, the team also won 19 silver and six bronze medals. According to Mukah Wushu Club chairman Ho Ing Siong, he did not

Over RM800,000 allocated to implement various new projects in Tanjong Manis

SARIKEI: The government allocated over RM800,000 to implement various new projects in the Tanjong Manis parliamentary constituency to improve the wellbeing of folk in the area. Tanjung Manis MP Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab said the initiative was implemented through various approaches such as the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), the Program

Ferry service operating hours extended to June 17

MUKAH: The operating hours of the ferry service in Mukah Division will be extended from June 14 to June 17 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) said the locations involved were Kuala Igan, Muara Lassa and Batang Paloh. “For Kuala Igan, Ferry 1

Indoor stadium wanted

MUKAH: Calls for a new indoor stadium here have grown louder, with Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine highlighting the pressing need for the facility to accommodate the active sports community in the area. “The past decade has witnessed a surge in sports activities organised by clubs and associations in here.“This necessitates

Tuition classes help improve SPM results

DALAT: The Parents, Community and Private Sector’s Involvement (PIBKS) tuition classes are very helpful in improving the results of Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) students in Oya and Dalat recently. Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who pointed this out, said this was evident in

Mukah Polytechnic selected for launch of Anti-Drug Squad Committee

MUKAH: Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) has been selected as the launch location for the Anti-Drug Squad Committee at the Higher Education and Skills Institutes level in Mukah Division, in conjunction with the One Million Anti-Drug Squad Members campaign in Mukah District this month. According to the head of the Mukah District