DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam hopes the contractor undertaking the construction of a new mosque here will be able to maintain the momentum of work. According to the Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development, residents here are expected to use the new mosque in early
SIMANGGANG: Koperasi Opah Sri Aman Berhad emerged among the top five winners at the Shell LiveWIRE Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp Sarawak 2024. Nur Izzati Zalaluddin and her partner Muhammad Farid Anuar were delighted that their Polydactylus ‘Lupar’ensis fish project brought them success. The other winners were Toclan Agrotech Company, Zinsolar Engineering Sdn.
BETONG: Floods have been troubling many low-lying areas following continuous heavy rain especially over the weekend. And with the Gawai Dayak celebration just round the corner, the headache couldn’t have come at a worst time for residents. Tuai Rumah Charles Damit Augustine from Rumah Panjang Lawing Padeh said his longhouse,
SARATOK: The Co-curriculum Carnival is considered a platform to highlight the talents of children in sports. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri thus praised the organisation of the carnival for schools in Saratok District. “This is a medium that can provide early exposure to students about the potential of sports, with the
SARATOK: The issues and challenges surrounding the acquisition of occupation permits (OP) for housing in the Taman Seroja Indah area need to be addressed judiciously. Kalaka state assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that it involved many parties, particularly the rights of the residents. “I hope the Sarawak government, through the relevant
BETONG: Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has called on grassroots leaders to provide feedback on proposals to enhance socioeconomic conditions in their areas. He stressed that advancing Betong’s development requires collective effort, not just the work of elected representatives. “As representatives of the people,
DEBAK: The “nyagang” (catching) of puffer fish, part of the Pufferfish Festival in Kampung Mangut from July 19 until 21, is expected to attract 20,000 visitors. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the iconic event in Saribas was stalled for several years
BETONG: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Betong is advancing its mission to produce skilled individuals by introducing new fields of study before the year’s end, alongside the construction of new buildings to accommodate the growing student body and demand for classroom space. Betong CENTEXS manager Andrew Emparan
ROBAN: Two agricultural road projects in the Kalaka constituency financed by the Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) are now ready for use by the people. “This means that the two agricultural road projects under BDDA in Kalaka have been completed,” said assemblyman Mohamad Duri. “A few more are still in
BETONG: This year’s Betong Division Gawai Dayak Parade, themed “Mujur Mansang Segulai Sejalai” offers RM42,000 in total prizemoney. Awaiting the overall winner is a cash prize of RM10,000 along with a trophy. And for each category, the winner will go home with a prize of RM5,000 along with a certificate