SIMANGGANG: A four-year-old boy who was accidentally locked inside his father’s car was safely rescued within minutes, thanks to the swift action of firefighters. Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Station chief Andrew Vengitasamy, said they received an emergency call regarding the incident at around 10 am yesterday. “Upon arriving at
KUCHING: The Benak Festival should be viewed as a platform for the younger generation to showcase their talents and promote local innovations, says Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He noted that the event is more than just a cultural celebration, describing it as
BETONG: The Sarawak government is allocating RM30 million to establish the Betong Youth Academy as a stronger platform to develop the potential of youths in the central region of Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, said that the challenges faced by youth today
SARATOK: Concerns have been raised over the condition of the pontoon at the main jetty along the Saratok waterfront, with just 10 days left before the Kalaka Regatta kicks off on July 11. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has called on the contractor in charge of repair works to prioritize the
SIBU: The 9th Malaysian Infantry Brigade, known as 9th Brigade, is expected to bring more vibrance to the Saratok-level Sarawak Day celebration, scheduled to be held on July 26. Discussions regarding the brigade’s involvement took place during an official visit by Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri to the 9th Brigade headquarters
SIMANGGANG: A former bank cashier from a local bank here was charged in the Sri Aman Sessions Court today with six counts of misappropriating customers’ account opening balances between May and November last year. The charges, under Section 408 of the Penal Code, were presented by Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad
SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak-level Generasi MADANI Chinese Language Carnival here drew about 600 people, including students, reflecting the younger generation’s strong commitment to preserving the language and culture. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said the carnival was more than just a competition in that
BETONG: The outstanding performance of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Saribas in the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) results proves that rural schools are capable of achieving excellence, not only in Sarawak but also at the national level. Betong District Education Officer, Mohamad Lela Alamsah, said the achievement serves as
SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak Government, through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), continues to work closely with the Sarawak Education Department to support the holistic development of the education ecosystem in the region. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said that although education falls under the
SARATOK: The Kalaka constituency has received various projects worth RM5.15 million from the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) since 2023. Its assemblyman Mohamad Duri, said the MADANI government, through KKDW, has provided significant allocations to implement development projects in the area. “From 2023 to 2025, the total allocation