SARATOK: Contractors have been appointed for four irrigation and drainage system improvement projects in Kalaka. They are funded by the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) with a total cost of RM10.72 million. Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, said this is welcome news for residents of Kampung Kupang, Perpat, Paloh and the
SRI AMAN: The Sessions Court here fined an Indonesian man RM10,000, or 10 months imprisonment in default, for attempting to smuggle nine subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from Sarawak. Sessions Court Judge Intan Nurul Fareena meted out the sentence against Juli Toni, 43, from Putussibau, West Kalimantan, after he
ENGKILILI: The upgrading of Engkilili Sub-District to a full district is highly anticipated, as the move will enable the area to develop at a faster pace. Engkilili assemblyman, Dr. Johnical Rayong Ngipa, stated that as long as Engkilili remains a sub-district, the allocations for development initiatives remains too limited. “With
BETONG: Sales at the Ramadan bazaar here is expected to increase compared to last year, with projections reaching RM1.5 million. The chairman of Pasar Tani Medan Betong, who is also the organiser of the Ramadan bazaar, Wan Halmi Wan Omar, expressed confidence that this target can be achieved based on
SARATOK: Saratok Hospital has received an additional haemodialysis machine to support the growing needs of its haemodialysis unit. According to a statement, the machine was donated by The Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and facilitated by the Rotary Club of Kuching. It was presented by the Humanitarian
KUCHING: The Kenyalang Slingshot Challenge 2025 has made history by being the first slingshot competition of its kind in Sarawak. Held at Sarawak Plaza recently, the event brought together athletes from various districts, aiming to promote slingshot sports as a recognised discipline in the state. Saratok District Council (MDS) member,
ENGKILILI: An indoor stadium will be built here in addition to a Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), which is set to be constructed soon. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said the long-awaited request for a fire station will soon become a reality. “Recently, I, along with the relevant authorities,
SARATOK: A group of young entrepreneurs stood out in striking fashion on the first day of Ramadan at the Ramadan Bazaar here much to the surprise of visitors. Despite Eid being weeks away, these traders, representing the popular beverage brand Kupi Susu X Teh Ais Madu 3, proudly donned full
KUCHING: The evolution of the newspaper industry towards digital must be emphasised and embraced, says former political advisor of Utusan Sarawak, William Chan, in response to the management’s decision to cease print circulation. He acknowledged that the shift was inevitable due to the sharp decline in demand for printed publications.
SARATOK: The Pesta Saratok 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 6. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said early planning is crucial to ensure the smooth execution of the event. “This is what we do every year in organising Pesta Saratok where we start meetings about six