Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Clement Erik Wong

Coastal Development Authority mooted

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has called for the establishment of a Coastal Development Authority. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi who presented the proposal said the development authority would serve to manage and develop coastal areas in the state. “If agreed, the

Dayaks not marginalised

BETONG: Sentiments on the ground accusing Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg of having marginalised the Dayaks are untrue, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said one would understand that the accusations made were false when reading and observing the policies and programmes implemented

Abang Jo assured PBB united with him

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has pledged full support for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari’s leadership. PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said all 14 PBB Betong branches are ready to strive alongside the chief minister for the sake of PBB, Gabungan Parti Sarawak

Opposition just huffing and puffing

BETONG: The opposition is full of ‘hot air’, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, the oppositions are envious of commendable work done by the state government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “When the chief minister announces a project, they

Good turnout at convention rehearsal

BETONG: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone mini convention rehearsal today received a good turnout from local PBB branch and sub-branch members. According to PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, this indicated that PBB and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a whole are receiving good support from

Govt serious about progress in Serian

SERIAN: There are no janji aek liur (false promises) when it comes to the state government’s effort to bring development to Serian Division. In stating this, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said nearly all of the approved development projects here were being implemented. “As

CM declares open Roxy Hotel Serian

SERIAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening ceremony of Roxy Hotel Serian, the first purpose-built hotel in Serian Division, today. The hotel, which was completed late last year, has 54 rooms and various facilities, including a restaurant, banquet hall and ballroom. Abang Johari and

Serian interchange opens to motorists

SERIAN: After some four years of construction works since 2016, the Serian Interchange-2 flyover located near Danu Lake and St Theresa Church here is now officially open to the public. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening ceremony during his visit here today. Abang Johari

CM pays last respects to Bayoi

SERIAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and state dignitaries paid their last respects to the late Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie at his residence at Kampung Kemayau No 2 today. The former Kedup assemblyman passed away at the age of 77 last Monday morning (Sept 21). Upon arrival,

Ministry seeks to increase pepper prices

KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities has set its eyes on increasing pepper prices in the country. Its deputy minister Willie Mongin said the ministry was aiming to increase pepper prices up to RM10 per kg for black pepper. “We have our target, but commodities such as this