SIMANGGANG: A python in Kampung Hulu today, which had been content after swallowing the villager’s chicken for breakfast, was eventually caught. The existence of the five-feet-long python in the cage was discovered at 7.38 am, according to Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, Sri Aman District Civil Defence Officer. “We understand that the
SARATOK: Single mothers need to know the existence of a Sarawak Single Mothers Association (PITSA) so that they would not miss out on any programme or activity targeted for their welfare. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the government was always focused on empowering single mothers so that they could improve
LUBOK ANTU: Alert officers called a retailer’s bluff about having no stock when they discovered five boxes of cooking oil he had hoarded in a store here. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry’s Sri Aman branch chief Al Redzamani Abdul Razak said the retailer’s ruse was found out during
DEBAK: Five sports events in three villages will be held in conjunction with the Saberkas Sports Carnival (KASUS) Saribas branch from Aug 18 to 21. The organiser’s spokesperson said it involves futsal, sepak takraw, badminton, basketball and pangka gasing. “For this edition, three villages will be involved, namely for futsal
SARATOK: Master Chris Leong, a professional chiropractor who specialises in a form of Chinese medical practice that he calls ‘Tit Tar’ therapy, has made his presence keenly felt in the country and even abroad. The sounds of joints cracking while being adjusted are what make his practice a curious thing
SARATOK: Local authority (PBT) councillors have been reminded to steer clear of controversy and always abide by the law. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said council members are appointed to assist PBTs in making policies, planning and overseeing the implementation of development programmes at the local authority level. “Therefore, the members
SARATOK: Burung Garuda was crowned King of Krian River 2022 at the Saratok Regatta which ended on Sunday. Mawar Poi’s men almost seemed unchallenged as they powered their way through in the Sakai 30 event, leaving the other teams in their wake. The effort saw them clinching the top prize
BETONG: The Sarawak government approved 127 acres of land for the implementation of the Village Expansion Scheme or Skim Pembesaran Kampung (SPK) which will be implemented in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Kalaka Assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that it was approved as a people’s project and it will cost RM27
BETONG: The Sarawak government introduced the Female Head of Household Micro Assistance (KIRWaS) amounting to RM500 for female head of household (KIR) or single mother. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said KIRWaS aimed to empower Sarawakian women, especially KIR or single mothers, to
BETONG: Rural women have come out in support of the Sarawak Women and Family Department’s (JWKS) initiative to empower and increase women’s involvement in economic activities. However, many are of the view that the Sarawak Women’s Career Carnival, which is entering its third edition, should be brought closer to longhouses