Author: ST Editor

Improve drainage maintenance to avoid floods

KUCHING: There is a dire need for better and improved maintenance of drainage systems in Sibu to avoid flooding in low-lying areas, said Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also Bintulu MP, said he met with Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) director Ahmad Denny

Abu Bakar is State Secretary

KUCHING: Acting State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has been appointed as State Secretary. His appointment was confirmed by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in a Facebook post today. “Heartiest congratulations to Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki as the new Sarawak (State) Secretary,” the

Macau scam claims another victim

SIBU: A retiree lost more than RM250,000 to a Macau scam recently, according to police here. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be a post office officer and a police officer from Sabah. “Following the call, she made a total

Sarawak can lead in balanced devt, environ sustainability

KUCHING: Sarawak can be the nation’s climate action leader by taking the lead in balanced development and environmental sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said companies such as Sarawak Energy made great efforts to balance development with environmental sustainability. “They adopted international best practices

MoU inked on introducing smart home concept

KUCHING: A smart city starts from the home, says Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Commercial Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Syeed Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman. Toward this end CENTEX Commercial has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA). Its overall objective

Man gets eight years for robbery

KUCHING: A local man was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to be given one stroke of the cane by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to robbery. Judge Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad on Tuesday sentenced Chong Liang Hung, 47, who had previously pleaded not guilty

Wayleave issues in the way of ministry

THE issue of wayleave has become an obstacle in the state’s quest to achieve total coverage in water, electricity and telecommunications supplies. According to Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, this has become one of the few challenges faced by his ministry. “With that, I call on all stakeholders

PICKids extended till May 31

KUCHING: Good news for parents whose eligible children have yet to receive their their COVID-19 vaccination under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids). The deadline for the vaccination has been extended to May 31. “Please note that the deadline for the first dose of two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for

MRCS earns praise for spreading flame of humanity

SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has come in for praise for its voluntary contribution to humanitarian causes and promotion of its principles both locally and globally. Its newly appointed adviser Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau saluted the organisation during the launching of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent