Author: Gerrald Gilles

Preparations in full swing for earth-breaking ceremony for Batang Lupar Bridge

SEBUYAU: Preparations are in full swing for the earth-breaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge project on Tuesday (Mar 23). The rehearsal session on Sunday began with a silat martial arts performance to welcome guests while the project contractors and Public Works Department (JKR) are putting up an exhibition at

Pipe replacement project to be completed in May

KUCHING: Work to connect a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe stretching for 3.5 kilometres along Jalan Cinle in Kota Padawan near here is expected to be completed by the end of this coming May. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the replacement work was necessary because the

GPS provides best services to the people

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has always given the best services to the people in the state, without waiting for the elections in fulfilling their aspiration of Sarawak becoming a developed state in the long term. Speaking to reporters after site visit at 10th Mile on Monday (March 8), SUPP-

Chinese schools ready for reopening

KUCHING: The Chinese schools in the city are prepared for the reopening of schools on Monday. For the SJK Chung Hua schools (number 1 to 6) in Kuching, the board of management respects the decision of the State Education Department to allow the school physical sessions to resume, said its

Health office confirms 108,000 registrations

SERIAN: A total of 108,000 residents from the Serian district registered for vaccine shots which will be received during the second and third phases Covid-19 vaccination programme. The division’s resident Tuah Suni said the total number of participants was based on the registration received and collected by the Serian Division

Don’t hesitate to get vaccinated

SERIAN: The public is advised to not hesitate in getting vaccinated as it is made to protect them and their families. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said that members of the public should register to receive the vaccine. “Do not listen to irresponsible news spread by irresponsible people about this vaccine,”

Satok Youth distributes food aid to flood victims

KUCHING: Following the continuous heavy rains since Tuesday night, the Satok Youth movement and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok have gone down to the ground to inspect the flood situation in some areas in Satok that have been flooded. According to Satok Youth chief Dzamaluddin Zainudin, among the areas

Malaysian drivers lacking in road courtesy

SERIAN:  Road users are reminded to be courteous when on the road. This helps to prevent road accidents and save lives. In making the call, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Micheal Manyin Jawong asserted that inconsiderate road users would be one of the main road accident causes.

Facelift for two recreational parks

KUCHING: Two recreational parks in Kota Padawan will be given a facelift. This is aimed to encourage residents to practise a healthy lifestyle. Padawan Municipal Council’s (PMC) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the upgrading project of the two recreational parks located at Taman Periuk Kera and Taman Kota Padawan at

‘Adopt framework to improve business practices’

KUCHING: Business organisations are urged to adopt the Malaysian Business Excellence Framework (MBEF) to improve their performance. “The Chief Minister’s Industry Excellence Award (CMIEA), which is the highest award in the state, is evaluated based on the MBEF. “The objective of the award is to encourage and promote healthy business