Author: Lai Quang Sok

PBB sets up new branch in Tanjung Manis

TANJUNG MANIS: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kuala Rajang has set up a new branch in Tanjung Manis to provide better services to the local constituents. Tanjung Manis PBB branch chief Ibnee Ekni said the establishment of the branch served as a platform for the people of Tanjung Manis to

Use social media platforms wisely

SARIKEI: Urban Development and Resources Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh has urged youths to use social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook in a more constructive and beneficial way. “As digital communication becomes increasingly important, the medium offered by social media can serve as a platform for

Award to surau reflects cooperation

DARO: The spirit of cooperation and commitment is why Surau Darul Ihsan at Kampung Badong won an award during the state-level Maal Hijrah 1441H celebration. The award meant that Darul Ihsan became the first surau in Mukah to receive the Best Surau Management and Administration award. Surau chairman Abang Shamsure

Wildfire razes half acre of open land

SARIKEI: A wildfire burnt through half an acre of an open area by Jalan Repok here following the hot and dry weather over the past few days. Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department chief Mahmudin Narudin said his team rushed to the scene shortly after receiving an emergency call at 1.31pm.

Artificial reefs create fish paradise

TANJUNG MANIS: Thanks to the state government’s effort to plant artificial reefs in the area, the district’s potential to transform into a fish paradise continues to grow. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said more than 600 reefball-type artificial reefs were placed over 30km

Develop youth’s potential: Len Talif

SARIKEI: The potential of the youth should be developed so they can grow to be quality individuals and contribute back to society. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that as the future leaders of the country, the younger generation have to equip themselves

Firemen doing their best to fight bush fires

SARIKEI: Fire spreading rapidly due to strong winds and dry weather — these are some of the challenges faced by firemen. Theirs is not an easy task, even risky at times, and they have to change tactics to prevent the fires from destroying nearby forests and homes. In Kuala Baram

Choose your course wisely, students advised

BINTANGOR: Students should wisely choose the fields that fit their qualifications and interests to ensure their employability after graduation. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said any wrong choice of courses could affect performance and that some had even failed to complete their studies. Most sadly, he said, they lost

Bridge, jetty ready in three weeks

DARO: The construction of a bridge and jetty for the benefit of more than 1,000 residents of Kampung Tebaang here proves that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has not abandoned the people. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said the 45-metre bridge  and village jetty project including the floating pontoon is

3-metre croc too close for comfort

SARIKEI: The presence of an uninvited guest, a three-metre crocodile, shocked the occupants of a house at Jalan Baji here yesterday night. The discovery was made at 9.20pm when one of the occupants, who happened to be in the kitchen, noticed the reptile. Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief