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SARAWAK

Monday, May 13, 2013

Beautiful:(From left) Kumang Gawai second runner-up Josephine Jelawat James Jimmy, winner Genievie Lenya Sigun and first runner-up Kemelynana Sumbang posing together after receiving their prizes during the Kuching District Iban Community Leaders Social and Welfare Committee's Gawai dinner in Kuching, Saturday night. - ANDRE OLIVEIRO/The Star

 

Not now

KUCHING: Dayak youths have been told not to be influenced by Pakatan Rakyat’s call for change or ubah.

Sng retires for good from politics after more than 20 years

KUCHING: SWP adviser Datuk Sng Chee Hua has announced his retirement from politics for good.

Number of young unmarried mothers rising

KUCHING: The rising number of unwanted teenage pregnancies and unmarried mothers in Sarawak is worrying.

Ibans in Kapit urge Najib to appoint reelected MP as Federal minister

KUCHING: Calls are growing for more Dayak MPs to be appointed full ministers in the Federal Cabinet in the wake of Barisan Nasional’s victory in the just-concluded general election.

Jabu: Greater development for Sarawak and Sabah as promised

KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah will enjoy greater development following Barisan Nasional’s return to power in the 13th general election, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said.

Nansian must explain why he supported Dr Tiki

KUCHING: Mas Gading MP Anthony Nogeh Gumbek said he had no problem working with Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Peter Nansian but stressed that the latter must first explain to the people why he was supporting independent candidate Datuk Dr Tiki Lafe in the just-concluded 13th general election.

Masing: Be thankful that Pakatan did not make it to Putrajaya

KUCHING: The people should be thankful that Barisan Nasional was returned to power in the 13th general election rather than Pakatan Rakyat, PRS president Tan Sri James Masing said.

Make Sarawak, Sabah prominent in school history books, Federal Gov’t urged

MIRI: The Federal Cabinet that is to be formed soon has been urged to make it a top priority to amend the history books used in school so that they clearly reflect the fact that Sarawak and Sabah had again been pivotal in helping Barisan Nasional return to power at the federal level.

Navy ships to continue patrolling Sabah’s east shoreline

SIBU: The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will continue to patrol the waters off Sabah’s east coast although the Eastern Sabah Security Command, which is overseeing the overall security in the area, has started its operations.

Sunday afternoon’s musical treat

KUCHING: Those enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll at the Museum Garden were treated to a musical performance as the 19th instalment of the Kuching City North Commission’s (DBKU) Musical Sundays kicked off.

Drama on The Nyonya, a love story with a twist, on May 24 and 25

KUCHING: In 1962, John M. Chin, who was then secretary of the Kuching Rural District Council, decided to try his hand at writing a novel for a competition.

Sibu DAP surprises mothers at market with cup cakes

SIBU: Housewife Minah Muleng, 69, has never celebrated Mother’s Day.

Stop talking, start working

IT has been two weeks since my last column. The break wasn’t intentional, though. After last week’s polls, I flew to Miri on the weekend for the Borneo Jazz 2013, which closed its curtains yesterday.

May 12, 2013

Tracking down underage drinkers

KUCHING: Due to the lack of information on alcohol abuse, a call has been made to begin a database here, starting with emphasis on underage drinking.

Statistics show many youths under 18 consumed alcohol

KUCHING: About 8.5% of Malaysian youths under the age of 18 have consumed alcohol in the last year, latest statistics show.

MySihat considers making Kuching Waterfront smoking-free zone

KUCHING: One of Sarawak’s popular tourist destinations, the Kuching Waterfront, could become a totally smoking-free zone.

Consistent water supply in Bengoh soon

KUCHING: About 20,000 villagers living in and around the Bengoh area should have consistent clean water supply by the end of this year, said Assistant Public Health Minister Dr Jerip Susil.

Salang: Focus on closing ranks

JULAU: All longhouse folk, whether they support Barisan Nasional, opposition or independents, should close ranks and be united again now that the general election is over and the Gawai Dayak celebration coming up in June.

Teachers union, S’wak Cuepacs seek increase in incentive payments

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputra Teachers Union (KGBS) and Cuepacs Sarawak Division (CSD) want the Federal Government to increase the regional incentive payments and fixed housing allowances for civil servants.

Confusion among Baram folk

MIRI: There is a lot of damage control to be done by Barisan Nasional in the Orang Ulu heartland of Baram, to clear up confusion among the people in the vast constituency following a bitter battle during last Sunday’s 13th general election.

Talib: Peace and security vital for tourism industry’s growth

SANTUBONG: A “sensitive” industry like tourism needs peace and security in order to thrive or else people would just go elsewhere, stresses Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Talib Zulpilip.

Fire extinguishers for villages in central Sarawak

SIBU: The Fire and Rescue Department will provide fire extinguishers for Malay/Melanau villages in central Sarawak.

Let the professionals handle it

SANTUBONG: The Fire and Rescue Department here will not customise its training module for its volunteer firefighters to suit their locations and other geographical considerations any time soon.