SIMANGGANG: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s presence yesterday had enlivened the 18th Edition of Pesta Benak. Taib’s arrival, accompanied by Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil at 11am, was welcomed by Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. Also present were Batang Lupar MP
Chief minister assures his government will deliver SRI AMAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday called on Sarawakians not to doubt him. I know some people doubt me, saying, ‘Bena ndak kah Abang Jo tok?’ (Is Abang Jo sure of what he is doing?). Don’t worry,
PUSA: A total of 64 communication for behavioural effects (Combi) volunteers here participated in a dengue outbreak training programme organised by Betong Health Office yesterday. Comprising 25 Combi of Kampung Hulu, 24 (Kampung Tengah) and 15 (Kampung Hilir), the empowerment programme trained participants on how to check mosquito breeding sites
DEBAK: Religious houses are platforms to unite and strengthen the togetherness of a community regardless of race and religion. In expressing this view, Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that there is no place for extremism in the state. “There is no such a thing as Muslims are prohibited to
SRI AMAN: The situation of serious illegal waste dumping in the fire-affected area near Kampung STC and Taman Harmoni here needs to be monitored by the Sri Aman District Council (MDSA). Community Wellbeing assistant minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the fire that came from the dumping site proved the
SRI AMAN: Several projects worth a total of RM170 million are being planned to address water shortages here. Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the projects included long and short-term initiatives to address water shortages especially during dry seasons. “The Department of Rural Water Supply (JBALB)
SPAOH: Approximately 200 graves, centuries-old, in the Seruai Muslim Cemetery here will be relocated to a safer area soon. Lembaga Amanah Khairat Islam Spaoh (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said the relocation would be carried out after a meeting with 60 beneficiaries. “About 200 graves have been identified.
KUCHING: PPMB FT won their first match against Saribas United in the 18th edition of Betong football league, defeating their opponents 1-0 at Betong Sports Complex recently. The goal was scored by Mohamad Arif in 17th minute after receiving a beautiful pass from Harith Lo. PPMB FT could have won by
KUCHING: Kilat did Sarawak proud by winning the gold medal in the 60kg category at the Johor Mayor’s Cup boxing championship held from Aug 25 to 31 to end the gold drought in several tournaments this year. Another elite boxer from Sarawak, Daeloniel McDelon defeated Farizul Hafiz Mohd David of
PUSA: The state Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s accusation that the Sarawak government did not give priority to repairing dilapidated schools is a “weak attempt to shift the blame”. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said Chong’s blame game was merely to cover up for the PH government’s failings.