SARATOK: The Saratok Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman, Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz, has expressed concern over the younger generation’s susceptibility to foreign cultures due to the advancements of the digital era. He pointed out that the new generation is growing up in a digital age where technology, smartphones, social
DEBAK: A primary school built in the Saribas constituency at a cost of RM10.5 million about two years ago is still not in use, much to the chagrin of assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam. Expressing his utter disappointment, Razi who is Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Community Well-being Development
SARATOK: Full council meetings at the district level will soon be held on a monthly basis, compared to the previous frequency of four times annually. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang, said this change is to accommodate the increasing responsibilities faced by local authorities
SIMANGGANG: Parents are encouraged to support their children’s aspirations to pursue higher education at local universities, especially as tuition fees will be fully covered by the Sarawak government. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said starting next year, the Sarawak government will offer free tertiary
BETONG: Two longhouses in Ulu Spak, namely Temedak and Jelang, will soon enjoy better connectivity as the access roads to the longhouses will be upgraded under the rural road project. Betong Member of Parliament, Datuk Dr Richard Rapu, stated that the allocation for the project comes under the Ministry of
PUSA: The Beting Maro Carnival (KBM) 2025, scheduled for September, is expected to be a shot-in-the-arm for the local economy here. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said the main focus is therefore to strengthen and elevate local products so they can be introduced on a wider scale. “It is truly
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, has called on his constituents to refrain from airing issues on social media when there are other avenues available to them. He feared that blowing issues out of proportion on social media could lead to negative public perception. “I’m a very open person. If there’s
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam continues to call for an increase in police personnel stationed at the Debak Police Station. According to him, the station — which was officially opened last year — is supposed to be staffed with 39 officers. “I was informed that this station has
SARATOK: A total of 647 solar lights will be installed in all villages and longhouses within the Kalaka state constituency (DUN Kalaka) this year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said more than RM2 million has been approved by the Sarawak government to implement the project. “This project has been approved under
PUSA: The Member of Parliament for Batang Lupar, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, expressed hope that additional assistance, such as the provision of a new home, could be arranged by the government to ease the burden of the victims affected by the recent fire in Kampung Tengah Kalok last Saturday. He expressed
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