Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Centralised schools ideal for access to quality education

DEBAK: Centralised schools are important to ensure quality education is accessible to all children in an area. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the Datuk Bandar National School can be used as a centralised school for the Debak district and surrounding areas.

Saribas rep urges grassroots leaders to back govt initiatives

DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam has urged grassroots leaders in his constituency to remain vigilant and responsive to new government initiatives to ensure effective communication and implementation within their communities. As the Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, he stressed the critical role of community leaders

Muslim children in Chinese schools also study the Quran

SARATOK: It is wrong to think that Muslim children sent to Chinese schools are not good at studying the Quran. Kalaka assemblyman Mohammad Duri said this is because, like in other schools, Muslim children in Chinese schools are also taught Islamic Education subjects and follow Fardhu Ain Al-Quran Classes (KAFA).

Investment in education is rep’s priority

SPAOH: Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam views investment in education as the best foundation for the future. As such, the Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development expressed his commitment to continue investing in this sector. “The government will continue to invest in this sector because education

Kalaka rep urges youth to build resilience against future challenges

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has called on the youth to strengthen their character in facing the various challenges of the future. According to him, the impact of external challenges is increasingly felt today and is expected to become more intense in the future. “For those who are fragile, they

Abundant supply and low prices draw fruit lovers

SARATOK: It’s fruit galore in towns such as Betong, Spaoh, Debak, Pusa, and especially in Sarikei in recent times. The most spectacular displays can be found along the fringes of Sarikei. Even beyond the main intersections, the abundance of fruits is astonishing. Traveling from Betong to Sarikei, fruits cane be

Dengue fever alert at Kabong village

KABONG: Kampung Simpang Empat Kabong here has been declared a dengue prone area following two cases within 14 days there. The district’s Dengue Fever Outbreak Committee discussed measures to be taken together with related agencies during a meeting chaired by Kabong District Officer Tahir Mohd Share. He called on the

Implementation of village expansion scheme soon

SARATOK: The Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) for Kupang and Hulu Saratok, approved alongside SPK Roban, will also be implemented in the near future. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, stated that land compensation payments for SPK Roban Phase Two have been completed. “Meanwhile, SPK Kupang and Hulu Saratok have also been approved,

Seeking alternatives to prevent flooding

SARATOK: The government will seek alternatives to manage the water gates in the Jelupang area to prevent flooding during heavy rain. At the same time, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, stated that the area, particularly the main road leading to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Nyiar, would be upgraded under the Rural