PUSA: The Sago and Nipah Development Board, which is expected to develop the commodity industry as a whole, should swing into operation immediately. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said this was because approximately 150,000 hectares of mangrove areas with apong are waiting to be exploited in Sarawak. “This is a
BETONG: Raising the salaries of teachers, lecturers and staff of the Ministry of Education commensurate with their highest academic qualifications will drive education forward. Spaoh Islamic Khairat Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said this would do justice to those who make an effort to attain higher
SARATOK: This year’s Saratok Festival is expected to be more lively with its launching coinciding with the celebration of Sarawak Day on July 22. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that festival finale will be boat races on July 28, 29 and 30. “So far it has been agreed that the
SARATOK: Veterans have been urged to play an active role in seeing to the educational development of children in their areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri who made the call said the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) suggested they work with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on this matter. “I hope that
BETONG: A lass from Pakan, Lorna Lamban Walter was crowned the Kumang Gawai Betong 2023 after defeating seven challengers in the Pekit Kumang Gawai Betong 2023 which took place at the Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Sports Hall on Saturday night. The 23-year-old Unitarian Kuching student went home
PUSA: The public is reminded not to completely believe anything raised on social media. Member of Parliament for Batang Lupar Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said that some parties are less sensitive and selfish when using social media. According to him, they deliberately stir up hatred and slander against something. “Worse being
DEBAK: Clients of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) in the state are lucky because ahead of every major festival they celebrate, the Sarawak government provides additional assistance under the Sejambak Kasih initiative. Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said, interestingly, this aid programme
SARATOK: Disposing used electronic and electrical goods properly can be tough, hence the Electronic and Electrical Waste Collection Campaign introduced by the government. And Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri is glad that the campaign is now being extended to rural areas. He said since public awareness on the proper disposal of
SEMARANG: The Unity Government has been urged to focus on replacing dilapidated schools in the state aligned with Sarawak’s support to the demands in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said that there are still many schools where children learn in an environment that is not
SARATOK: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Indai Tai Fitness Club (ITFC) deserves praise as they are able to promote a healthy lifestyle among the community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the national morbidity survey conducted several years ago reported that as many as 1.7 million Malaysians were at