SIMANGGANG: Cases of drug abuse do not only occur in cities or urban centres, but are increasingly spreading widely in rural areas. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam expressed concern when many other crimes such as thefts are linked to addicts who lack money to get supplies. “There are
BETONG: It has been confirmed that only 20 per cent of each team is allowed vacation at any one time to ensure that the Betong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) have sufficient strength to face any eventuality during the monsoon season. Its Operations Officer Henry Jugah said that various measures
KABONG: Ngoang or mang is said to be sustenance behind the heavy rains, which are certainly anticipated by the locals here. After all, every time it rains heavily all night, then in the morning the residents will party as early as 4 am. As for the people of Kampung Perpat,
KUCHING: Former Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz say the Sarawak government needs commitment from Ketua Masyarakat (KM) and Ketua Kaum (KK) or community leaders and tribal chiefs, especially in spreading the state’s development policy. However, he said KMKKs needed to manage their communities according to the guidelines provided by
SARATOK: The Saratok United Music Association is advised to increase the number of programmes that try to revive the traditions and culture of the Chinese community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, like other races, the Tiong Hua community also has rich traditions and culture that should be preserved. “For
ROBAN: Every village and longhouse in the Kalaka state constituency has been urged to organise regular blood donation programmes to ensure sufficient supply in the government hospital here. Assemblyman Mohamad Duri who made the call said donating blood could also bring humanity together. “When we donate blood, it reminds us
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof should prioritise the basic matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to be implemented immediately. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun stressed this is important to ensure that any issues related to MA63 are not raised in the future. He said Prime Minister
SARATOK: One hundred and sixty-nine children from 14 Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens recently went on a study tour of the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station (BBP). The kindergartens were Tabika Kemas Kampung Melango A and B, Kampung Tanjung, Kampung Melango Baru C, Kampung Kupang, Tabika Kemas Kampung Hilir Kupang
PUSA: Another assemblyman has held out hope that the five Sarawak MPs who are now in the federal cabinet will be able to contribute in a big way. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor is confident Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister and his four cabinet colleagues will be
LINGGA: The rebranding of Lingga Festival to Lingga Regatta is important to ensure inclusion into the Sarawak tourism calendar. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said the Lingga Festival (now Lingga Regatta) was one of the annual events to introduce the district to folk from other divisions and districts. “This