SARATOK: The Saratok Festival and Kalaka Regatta are set to welcome visitors to capture memorable moments while participating in the photography competition themed “Kalaka Regata 2023 @sarawaknews” this weekend. Assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this community-based programme takes place once a year and invited all visitors attending the regatta to take
KUCHING: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has called on farmers and smallholders to embrace modern technology in their farming practices to promote sustainable agriculture. He was speaking at the 39th General Meeting of the Kalaka Regional Farmers Association (PPK) on today (July 26). During the event held at the Dayak House
SARATOK: Cong Nam FT from Saratok won the futsal tournament jointly organised by the Batang Lupar MP Community Service Centre and the Dato Godam Sports Club here. Cong Nam FT took home the grand prize of RM1,200, along with a trophy and medals. Runners-up Godam A FT from Pusa had
SARATOK: The Saratok Festival commenced last night at the Sri Kalaka Stage, drawing an impressive turnout of over 1,500 people from diverse races and religions, despite the heavy rain that persisted since the afternoon. The annual event is renowned for its vibrant and lively atmosphere, exemplifying the spirit of celebration
KUCHING: The headquarters of the Sago and Nipah Development Authority will be in Dalat and a branch office will be established in Pusa District. According to Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor who is also a member of its Board of Directors it was decided at a recent meeting that the
BELADIN: Over 30 storm-affected homes excluded from welfare aid for not meeting the eligibility criteria may receive donations from the service centre of elected representatives here. According to the Betong Divisional Social Welfare Office (PKMB), only 14 houses are eligible for disaster relief. Betong assemblyman Razaili Gapor is currently evaluating
SONG: The Harvest Team (GTR) Layar surprised everyone by winning the Balleh-Kapit Raft Safari, beating 22 other challengers. The team led by Betong District Officer Alfred Geling Ason and team adviser Christina Peter came out tops with the fastest time of four hours 23 minutes and nine seconds. Alfred said
SARATOK: The sport of “pangkah gasing,” will now be an annual feature at the Saratok Festival. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri was pleased with the inclusion of this traditional game in the festival’s main lineup this year. He strongly supported the promotion of “pangkah gasing” among the younger generation. Duri emphasised
SIBU: In the list of the 17 best schools with excellent results in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), two schools from the Betong District have shone. SMK Saribas secured the seventh position, while SMK Pusa ranked 16th. Behind the publicised success lies the inspiring story of Nurul Mardhah Peni,
DEBAK: SMK Saribas and SMK Pusa have emerged as the top performing schools in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2022 results in the Betong District. SMK Saribas achieved a School Average Grade (GPS) of 3.21, making it the best school in the district. Additionally, SMK Saribas also obtained the