BETONG: Betong Food and Art Festival (BeFA Fest) 2023, scheduled to take place from June 30 to July 2, promises a variety of exciting programmes, including the Sarawak Merdeka Adventure Convoy. Christina Peter, the coordinator of BeFA Fest 2023, said that on the same dates, the Merdeka Sarawak Adventure Convoy
BETONG: Smoking electronic cigarettes or vapes is not an effective way to quit smoking, according to Dr. Johnny Pangkas. The health officer said that a study conducted in the United States showed an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers due to their perception that these devices are less
KUCHING: The prevalence of electronic cigarettes or vaping among teenagers is on the rise due to the accessibility of these devices without stringent regulation. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean, Professor Dr Asri Said, said the 2022 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) report shows
KUCHING: Several new access roads have been proposed to ease traffic at the Saratok intersection. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the absence of a flyover in Simpang Saratok often causes traffic jams of up to two kilometres. “Although it is understood that the flyover at the intersection is proposed in
BETONG: The implementation of small infrastructure projects needs to be coordinated by related agencies in place of the Public Works Department. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the decision to transfer the implementation of small infrastructure projects to other departments or district offices
BETONG: Mohamad Razi Sitam has warned individuals against trespassing on the yet-to-be-opened Pan Borneo Highway route, stressing the importance of prioritising safety for themselves and other road users. The Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development highlighted that when a route is not yet opened, it indicates that
KUCHING: Five hospitals in Sarawak will be upgraded with haemodialysis units this year. Health Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa in a written reply to Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday said the Ministry of Health (MoH) is expanding haemodialysis services to patients in the interior by establishing
KUCHING: Two beauty queens will bring more colour to the Betong divisional level Gawai Dayak parade this Saturday. And for the first time the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) from Sabah will also be making an appearance at the parade which is expected to draw close to 2,000 people from
KUCHING: Establishing a Faculty of Education at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) may solve the issue of teacher shortage over the next four to 10 years. Spaoh Islamic Charitable Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said, there is now an education programme offered at Unimas, namely, the Bachelor
PUSA: The approval of several development projects by the Premier is a shot-in-the-arm for efforts to bring about more growth in the district. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, in acknowledging this, said to transform the Pusa landscape, basic things must be seen to first. “I am grateful that the