Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Mosque constructions to be continuously monitored

PUSA: The construction of new mosques and suraus in Beting Maro constituency, which has not yet started, will be continuously monitored and followed up on, according its assemblyman Razaili Gapor. These, he said, included the mosque in Kampung Semarang, as well as mosques in Kampung Spinang, Batang Maro, Tambak, and

Be thankful for given benefits, facilities

BELADIN: Members of the community need to be grateful for the benefits and infrastructure which were set up by the government so they can carry out their moral duties comfortably, said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He said nothing is more precious that the peace and harmony which have been

Completed projects not operating due to electricity issue

PUSA: Several projects categorised as physically completed but still unable to be used in the Beting Maro constituency are related to electricity connections. This includes the newly built building of SK Kalok, which is in its final implementation stage. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor hopes that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)

Plan to curb saltwater threat to agriculture

PUSA: Eight of the 12 projects proposed for the Beting Maro constituency involve agricultural infrastructure development. According to assemblyman Razaili Gapor, they are hoping the list of 12  projects will be approved for implementation under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). “Eight projects, are focused on agricultural infrastructure development, especially

Rep wants ministry to be in charge of regattas 

SARATOK: The Ministry responsible for organising boat racing regattas in Sarawak is proposed to become the coordinator, responsible for arranging the schedule of events every year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that there are many boat racing regattas in Sarawak and they are held in various locations. He said that

27 SMART telco towers in Betong parliamentary area

BETONG: As many as 27 new telecommunication towers known as Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) have been developed within Betong parliamentary constituency. First phase involves Luban Ulu, Tembawai Lubok, Kampung Buda, Graji Atas, Melabu Bair, Nanga Mara, Penurin, Nanga Buai Asal, Nanga Buai Melanjan, Meribong, Serudit, Bukit Bantas Danau,

Empowering youth through modern farming

BETONG: An open fertigation area will be developed in Beting Maro to function as a training centre for youth to master modern farming technology. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said the proposed project was in line with his focus on empowering the community, especially the youth through modern farming. “Our

Corporate bodies urged to help poor students

SIMANGGANG: More corporate bodies should come out and help those who are less fortunate through the Back to School programme. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who made the call, thanked the youth movement of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Simanggang branch for assisting

Potential teachers told to grab opportunity

SARATOK: The opportunity to fill the vacancies in the teaching profession should be grabbed and not to be rejected due to unreasonable excuses. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the potential teachers should be open minded when they are still young as this is the time for them to gain as

Observe Ramadan meaningfully, says YB

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has called on Muslims to observe the fasting month of Ramadan meaningfully. “Muslims must be keeping track of the upcoming fasting month which is less than 10 days away. “I hope that each mosque and surau management committee has also prepared religious programme and welfare