SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak government has agreed to establish the Sarawak Rice and Paddy Board to strengthen the paddy and rice industry, while ensuring national food security. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said that by 2030, Sarawak is targeted to produce 60
KUCHING: The allocation distributed through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for the development of houses of worship reflects the Sarawak government’s steadfast commitment to upholding harmony across the state. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had introduced an important initiative to
ROBAN: The state government will soon expand the Betong Division’s water supply grid with the installation of about 100 kilometres of pipelines under a RM182.5-million project. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said this is intended to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality treated water to rural residents.
DEBAK: Financial knowledge has become an essential need in today’s digital and modern economic era, as rapid transformation also brings new risks. Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, emphasised that society must be not only financially capable, but also financially protected in
SIMANGGANG: The implementation of the Sarawak Dual Language Programme Assessment Test (UP-DLP) is expected to help students strengthen their ability to face future educational challenges. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, said the assessment focuses on the progress and effectiveness of the programme’s implementation
SARATOK: The sport of slingshot, or lastik, is gaining popularity as a recreational activity among the community in Saratok. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the activity is now more than just a traditional pastime. “Melastik, or slingshot as the younger generation calls it, is becoming increasingly popular among the local
KABONG: Almost one in six children in Malaysia are struggling with emotional and psychological stress, a situation that must not be underestimated, said Deputy Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam. He cited findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), which revealed that
SARATOK: Four projects worth RM950,000 have been approved for development in Kampung Kupang Hilir here in conjunction with the Malaysia Day 2025 celebration. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that the projects were part of proposals submitted by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) to improve facilities needed by residents.
SARATOK: This town is in urgent need of an additional healthcare facility to ease congestion at Saratok Hospital. Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, stressed that the federal government should consider establishing a Type Three Health Clinic (KK3) here. According to him, it is now timely and necessary for Saratok to have
LIMBANG: The SMART Programme (Sustainable Modern Agriculture through Rural Technology Entrepreneurship) is playing a vital role in transforming how communities approach agriculture with greater efficiency and sustainability. According to Hilma Rejer, assistant secretary of the Regional Development Division at the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development (M-FICORD), the