SARATOK: The Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) will play a key role in revitalising and beautifying Saratok town. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said part of the the agency’s allocation for his constituency would go towards beautifying the town. “We are studying the plan to beautify the town of Saratok, complete
SARATOK: The extension of the five to 25 per cent electricity subsidies to June proves that the government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is aware of the high cost of living faced by the people. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that the business community would be relieved with the state
BETONG: Starting the school session at 8 am is not suitable in Sarawak and Sabah. However, the suggestion is practical in Peninsular Malaysia because it allows the students to do proper preparation before they head to school. This was the opinion of the chairman of Lembaga Amanah Khairat Islam Spaoh
PUSA: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli is pleased efforts are underway to address the shortage of teachers in Sarawak. Applauding Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s pledge last week to try to fix the issue by 50 per cent before the new school year begins in March, he said the placement
SARATOK: First term assemblyman Mohamad Duri is going the extra mile to keep his word to Kalaka constituents more than a year after they elected him to office. He is convinced that it is his solemn duty to respond to the people’s needs no matter how busy he is. “I
PUSA: The breakwater project at Kampung Semarang is scheduled to begin as early as March or April. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli viewed Kampung Semarang’s erosion problem seriously. “Two days ago, I spoke with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage about the matter with Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor.
BETONG: Rural folk expect Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, to prioritise measures to reduce the cost of living when Budget 2023 is presented on Feb 24. They also want larger allocations to be given to Sarawak for smooth and consistent development. ——————— JA’AFAR YUSSUP,
ROBAN: Public examinations like the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) determine the next course in life for students. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri who gave the reminder said all Form 5 students sitting for the SPM soon must therefore produce good results. “Where do I go after this? Usually there are only
SARATOK: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are urged to explore activities that are synonymous with the local community, apart from newer programmes that can become iconic events for Kalaka constituency. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that he is paving the opportunities for the young generation through their respective NGOs to come up
SEMARANG: What else will “disappear” as a result of this? Most locals expressed their sadness at witnessing their community, Kampung Semarang, continue to become a victim of the big storm in the South China Sea. They previously cried when the Darul Ihsan Mosque, which had been in existence for decades,