SARATOK: The 2025 edition of Kalaka Regatta (Pesta Saratok) is offering a total of RM120, 505 in prize money for water sports and boat race enthusiasts in the state, from July 11 to 13. According to Kalaka Assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, the main prize will go to the winner of the
BETONG: The Sarawak government remains committed to providing top-quality sports facilities in its effort to produce world-class young athletes. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that tournaments such as the Divisional-level School Sports Council (MSS) Championships play a vital role in uncovering
BETONG: A 13-year-old motorcyclist sustained injuries after being involved in a collision with a Perodua Axia at Jalan Medan near here last night. Betong District Civil Defence Force officer, Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, said the teenager suffered facial and chin injuries, as well as a fractured right wrist. “Our team,
KABONG: An annual allocation of RM5 million under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for Kabong Assemblyman, Datuk Mohd Chee Kadir, will fund 25 development projects in his constituency in 2026. The projects will focus on three main sectors: roads and bridges, construction, and social development. “A total of RM2.16 million
BETONG: A total of 27 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the Betong parliamentary constituency are scheduled for implementation next year, says MP Datuk Dr Richard Rapu. He said the projects will benefit three State Legislative Assembly (DUN) areas: Saribas, Bukit Saban, and Layar. “For the Betong parliamentary
SIMANGGANG: Social facility projects under the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MySED) in the Sri Aman Division will be closely monitored to ensure that any issues encountered during implementation are resolved effectively. According to a statement from the Sri Aman Division Resident’s Office, a coordination and monitoring meeting
BETONG: The Betong Malay Benevolent and Trust Board (LKAMB) donated seven cows for the sacrificial ritual in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. LKAMB Secretary, Mazidi Katang, said the cows were distributed to five suraus, a village committee, and a housing area within the Kampung Melayu Betong area.
SIMANGGANG: A total of 14 inmates from Sri Aman Central Prison were reunited with their families under the Ihsan MADANI Licensed Prisoner Release (PBSL) programme. According to its official statement, their return is highly anticipated in conjunction with the upcoming Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Dayak 2025 celebrations. “The release involves
SARATOK: Residents here can now have better access to Islamic administrative services thanks to the opening of the Saratok sub-district administration office located at the al-Muhtadin Mosque. The satellite office offers eight essential services, including mosque and surau management, marriage, divorce and reconciliation applications, counselling, and the collection of tithe,
NADI, Fiji: Betong Member of Parliament, Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri, is among three representatives of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Malaysia attending the Asia-Pacific Regional PAC Workshop here from May 19 to 21. He said the delegation is led by PAC Chairperson, Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati