Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Brisk sales of tebaloi at Ramadan bazaar  

MUKAH: Every year, during the month of Ramadan, we can see a variety of traditional cakes, dishes, and other delicacies sold at bazaars. Uniquely, at the Mukah Ramadan bazaar, there is a stall selling Melanau traditional food called tebaloi, also known as suman by the Malay community in Sarawak. The

50 families from six villages get food baskets

BALINGIAN: Yayasan Felcra recently distributed food aid baskets to flood victims in six villages in the Balingian district. The affected villages are Kampung Baru, Kampung Lintang, Kampung Masjid, Kampung Pulat, Kampung Suyong, and Kampung Kuala Balingian. The aid was distributed by the Progressive Youth Club of Pekan Balingian, led by

Civil defenders hold post-flood cleanup operation

DALAT: A total of 40 members of the Dalat District Civil Defence Force (APM) participated in a post-flood cleanup operation recently. According to the Dalat APM officer, Second Lieutenant (PA) Muhammad Helmi Halim, the cleanup effort began at 8 am until 6 pm. “Before starting, all personnel received a briefing

Post-flood community cleanup in Balingian

BALINGIAN: The Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) Balingian Branch took the initiative to organise a post-flood community cleanup (gotong royong) to assist in the restoration of the affected areas yesterday. According to MDDM Balingian Branch chief Adeni Narawi, the programme aimed to clear mud and debris left behind by

Upgraded community hall ready by March 2026

MUKAH: The Mukah Community Hall upgrade project, began on January 12 last year, is expected to be completed by March 5, 2026. Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine said the project is progressing according to schedule. “This follows several amendments to the project scope made by the Public Works Department (PWD), which

Wushu, lion dance association aims for greater heights

MUKAH: The Mukah Division Dragon-Lion Dance and Wushu Association remains committed to participating in various programmes and activities held in Mukah. Its chairman, Ho Ing Siong, said that last year, the association participated in numerous activities, even representing the division at the national level. “This is something to be proud

Flood survivors receive aid from RHB Bank

DALAT: RHB Bank has come forward to help the flood victims at the Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) at the Dalat Unity Stadium. Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it is hoped that the aid would ease the burden of the flood victims. “We also

Community funds fuel for disaster response

MUKAH: Various parties have come together to support the Disaster Management Committee here by sponsoring fuel for water transportation. This initiative was undertaken by the community after recognising the committee’s primary need for fuel, as water transport is the main mode of transportation during floods. With this fuel sponsorship, flood

Floods leave three homes stranded

BINTANGOR: Three homes in Rumah (Rh) Nanga Serau, Julau, were cut off from road access due to flooding today. Bintangor Fire and Rescue Station chief Mahmudin Narudin said the affected residences were Rh Panjang Ugap, Rh Engkiau, and Rh Steven. “The area was flooded, with water levels reaching an estimated