Author: Robert Kenneth

Three-cornered fight in Puncak Borneo

PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo witnessed a three-way contest between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Wiillie Anak Mongin, Pakatan Harapan (PH) Diog Anak Dios and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Iana Anak Akam in the 15th general election (GE 15) after Parti Aspirasi candidate George Young Si Record withdrew at the last minute.

32 4×4 enthusiasts attend informative workshop

PENRISSEN: A total of 32 motorsport enthusiasts, who are members of Padawan Adventure 4×4 Club, attended a one-day 4WD training workshop at Ma’asa Eco-Tourism and Event Centre, Jalan Semadang-Jambusan here. The course was divided into two segments – theory and practical, conducted by Hansel Marcellinus, who is trained in the

Collaboration to help needy in Puncak Borneo

SIBURAN: The Sarawak Furniture Industry Association (SFIA) and Puncak Borneo Parliamentary Service Centre will continue their collaboration in their corporate service responsibility (CSR) programme to help the needy. “This is our continuous effort with SIFA so that we can help those in need,” he told reporters after receiving aid from

Willie awaits PBB’s decision on candidacy

KUCHING: Incumbent Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said he is confident that the party leadership will make the right decision on the candidate to contest the seat in the 15th general election (GE15). “Wait and see. I have joined the party (Party Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu). I have to wait

Pig carcasses removed; dept issues warning

BAU: The carcasses of 20 pigs dumped at a rubber farm road along Jalan Semadang-Jambusan, about 5km from town were removed on Friday. It was done by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS Sarawak) with the assistance of Bau District Council. DVS Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said

Pig carcasses found piled near Bau town

BAU: Some 25 pig carcasses were found piled on a farm road leading to a rubber garden along Jalan Jambusan-Semadang, about five kilometres from Bau town. New Sarawak Tribune visited the site yesterday and saw the pile of these pig carcasses already smelled bad and is believed to have been

Puncak Borneo digitalisation proceeding smoothly: MP

KUCHING: Digitalisation under the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) throughout the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency is being actively implemented. JENDELA is a government initiative for the provision of a comprehensive digital infrastructure by providing regular, mobile and quality internet services. According to Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie

4X4 club equally good in motoring and outreach

KUCHING: Padawan 4X4 Adventure Club has turned out to be more than just a motoring club given its active involvement in charity and community works since its establishment seven years ago. Club president, Mercellinus Meran, said it has always been taking care of its members’ welfare and also involved in

Feeling nostalgic about good old days

KUCHING: For a long time right up to the 1980s, it was hard for the people to reach this town, or even most towns in Sarawak, for that matter. In fact, it was still difficult for some people, even up to the early 1990s. Each trip was an arduous one,

Union wants increase in regional incentives

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Service Employees’ Union Congress (Cuepacs) has asked the federal government to include an increase in Regional Incentive Payments (BIW) to civil servants in Sarawak and Sabah in the national budget to be presented on October 7. Its chairman Omar Bahrein Unin said the union earnestly requested