Author: Nick Fletcher

NGOs want Dr Jerip re-nominated

KUCHING: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Mambong state constituency fully support incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil to be re-nominated to defend the seat in the 12th state election. These NGOs are Biannah Association, Pebiya Association, Biperoh Association, Braang Association, Segu Bunuk Association, Bisitang Association, Bung Sentah Heritage Association, Sentah

Leveraging on technology to thrive in farming

SERIAN: Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort is now exploring modern agriculture by growing vegetables using aquaponic and fertigation system. The initiative, which uses some of the space available at the eco-tourism centre, also makes it the best example in leveraging on technology to grow vegetables. Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort

PM, CM to visit Tebedu ICQS on July 26

TEBEDU: The Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) will be developed if it is approved by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin revealed this when interviewed during his visit to Tebedu ICQS and Tebedu Inland Port (TIP) here on Sunday (July 19).

Safety fears abound in border villages

The increasing illegal border crossings by the people of Kalimantan, Indonesia through ‘jalan tikus’ (illegal routes) near Kampung Mongkos and Kampung Mujat worry the residents of both villages and make them feel unsafe. Although various efforts have been made by the authorities and villagers to curb the entry of these

Appeal to look into Mongkos Rela’s plight

SERIAN: People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) members, stationed at the Rela Community Service Centre (PKKR) Mongkos, Kampung Mujat here, want their shifts to be back to as before, namely four shifts with each shift comprising four members. According to PKKR Mongkos chief Benjamin Chin, the change of shifts and number of

Bird, turtles rescued

KUCHING: About 50 species of birds and 16 turtles were rescued from a home on Jalan Krokong, Lorong Taiton 9 in Bau. All of these are protected species under the Sarawak Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998. Sarawak Brigade General Operation Force (GOF) Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said all the animals were

Sarawakku Sayang 2020 beckons

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public is welcome to attend the Sarawakku programme which is held beside the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre today. Food booths, Mobile Legend and Beyblade competition await visitors. There is also an exhibition on Sarawak’s development by several state government agencies and department. On its opening night yesterday,

New GPS faces likely

12TH STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to field several new faces to contest in the 12th state election (PRN12). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also GPS chairman, said he was currently monitoring the performance of all GPS assemblymen. “So far, I

PBB Kpg Paya Mebi gives man a wheelchair

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kampung Paya Mebi Social and Welfare Bureau donated a wheelchair to a man at Kampung Paya Mebi here during a ceremony, yesterday. Its chairman Shamsudin Unai handed over the wheelchair to 56-year-old Reduan Piee who suffers from hemiplegia caused by a stroke, which makes

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Some try to sabotage Anwar

MIRI: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership council member, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, did not deny that some people had tried to prevent PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from becoming prime minister. “I do not see any issue between Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar but sadly, some party members