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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

 

Crocodiles sight in Stampin Resettlement scheme

SUPP Public Complaints Bureau (SUPP PCB) Chief Wilfred Yap asked Sarawak Forestry Corporation to immediately erect a signage to notify the public of the presence of crocodiles in the river of Stampin Resettlement Scheme for them to be alert and careful when near the river. This was when he was being approached by the residents residing at Lorong 17Q of Stampin Resettlement Scheme who requested for assistance after they spotted two crocodiles, estimated to be about 10  feet in length and the other was 4 feet long. SUPP Public Complaints BureauRead More


Donations needed to help kids with hearing loss

MIRI: Sarawak Cochlear Implant Society (SCIS) needs continuous generous financial support from the public to help cover the cost of cochlear implants for three toddlers here. According to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting, the cost of the operation is about RM252,400. He said as at yesterday, the society had collected from public donations almost half of the total amount needed to cover the cost of the implants. “The society actually started the public donation campaign for the three toddlers on Oct 4 and had successfullyRead More


Greater effort needed to promote Miri, says Ting

MIRI: Greater effort is needed to promote Miri’s tourism products and attractions, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting. He also pointed out that local tour agencies should work out proper travel arrangements for tourists to make sure they feel welcomed and comfortable. Ting made these remarks after welcoming the Star Clipper cruise ship that brought in some 140 tourists from countries like England, Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, New Zealand, Russia, Switzerland, United States of America and Canada, including visitors from Malaysia, last Saturday. TheRead More