Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Upgrading sports facilities for youth

SARATOK: The Kalaka constituency will improve its sports and leisure facilities to better serve the youth. Its assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there were ongoing efforts to bolster local infrastructure. “In our pursuit to provide fundamental development, the government remains committed to the youthful aspirations for accessible sports facilities,” he said

More federal support needed to boost rural development

SARATOK: Federal ministries and agencies have been urged to step up efforts to support the Sarawak government’s efforts to boost rural development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said rural Sarawak is experiencing rapid changes due to provisions such as the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and the role played by regional development

Warning against external extremist influences

DEBAK: The public in this state is reminded to remain unaffected by the extremist actions of external parties that may jeopardise interethnic harmony. In light of the recent incident at a KK Mart variety store on Satok Road, where a bottle containing kerosene, akin to a ‘Molotov Cocktail’, was thrown,

Dept urged to enhance aid to disabled child

PUSA: The Sarawak Department of Social Welfare (JKM) is urged to enhance its assistance to a disabled, Nur Aisyah Fitriya Husnina Mahda. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam stated this after providing aid to the child in Kampung Tengah Pusa. He expressed his

Razi urges more people to acquire industrial skills

BELADIN: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam has called on household members (Ahli Isi Rumah (AIR) and the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) clients to participate in skills training through the Skills and Career Training Program (Program Latihan Kemahiran dan Kerjaya (PLKK). He

Ensure Ramadan blessing, joy felt by everyone

SARATOK: Corporations and non-government organisations (NGOs) were reminded to do their part to assist the needy during Ramadan. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said those in need must be assisted and that no one should be left behind. “We must not rely on one or two parties to aid those in

Rethinking how AI taught in schools

BETONG: The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) through the 2027 School Curriculum in primary schools has elicited varied responses from teachers and parents. Some are in favour, while others argue that the Ministry of Education (MoE) must realistically address the challenges of acceptance among pupils who are considered too young.

AI in all school subjects instead

BETONG: A more integrated approach across all subjects has been suggested rather than dedicating a new subject solely to artificial intelligence (AI) in the school curriculum by 2027. “Instead of introducing the subject of AI, it would be better if AI elements were integrated across all subjects in both primary

KEMAS distributes spicy porridge

BETONG: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) commended the high spirit of camaraderie among the residents in preparing and distributing the spicy porridge (bubur pedas). KEMAS officer for the Betong division, Jefry Lana, said that the fasting period did not hinder the success of programme, which was managed by the Betong

Over RM2.5mil allocation for power supply

SARATOK: More than RM2.5 million has been allocated by the Sarawak government to fund the electricity connection in two new settlements in the Kalaka constituency. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said it is among the projects under the Additional or Late Applicant Fund (ALAF) for Rural Electrification Projects (BELB) that had