DEBAK: Many rural youths want the federal government to continue with the 1Malaysia Book Voucher (BB1M). This matter was brought up by students of SMK Saribas during the youth chat session ‘Belia…Apa kata kitak?’ with Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam which was held at Riveria Sport Centre here yesterday. The
DEBAK: The hard work of past leaders, especially in Betong Division, has inspired the present elected representatives to continue bringing development based on what has been planned. Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat Vincent Entering, however, acknowledged that the past leaders could implement development projects only with the strong support
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said the state leaders are aware that education is important to the state’s continued progress. He said it is for this reason that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is ready to set aside substantial amount of money towards developing education-related infrastructure
KABONG: The road infrastructure to Kampung Batang Maro which replaces the river transport is like a dream come true to the villagers here. “In the past, we never thought of how remote villages can be connected with roads,” said SK Batang Maro headmaster Allen Aran during a Hari Raya gathering
DEBAK: Ten men who are suspected to be involved in various drug-related offences were nabbed by the Betong Police Narcotics Crime Investigation Division personnel here, yesterday. According to Betong district police chief ASP Noor Illham Hadeni, the suspects aged between 20 and 30 were detained during a raid at an
DEBAK: Betong Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) is urged to ensure no water supply disruption during the Gawai Dayak and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations here this year. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said the department should be committed to ending the water supply problem faced by residents in the area,
PUSA: A 33kV substation will be built here to meet the electricity needs in the surrounding areas. According to Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor, the areas around Pusa have been subjected to frequent power supply disruptions. “At present, the electricity is channelled through the substation in Engkilili. “However, the state
BETONG: Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu distributed a total of 35 hampers to patients at Betong Hospital during his visit there recently. During the visit, Rentap and committee members of the Betong Gawai Dayak took the opportunity to mingle with the patients. They also received feedback on the facilities needed
BETONG: The people are urged to join the Sarawak government in achieving the vision of becoming a major exporter of food through land development, thus becoming a high-income state by 2030. Betong assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the people need to be wise in utilising their lands to make a
SRI AMAN: Three schools in Saratok and Sri Aman have been identified with potential young boxing talents as well as capable of producing boxers for Sarawak in future. A spokesman who is also Sarawak’s professional boxer, Daeloniel McDelon, 20, said the boxing clinic tour to Saratok, Betong and Sri Aman