Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Author: Osman Razali

Fire chief calls for vigilance as festive season nears

BETONG: The public has been reminded to take fire prevention measures seriously as the festive season approaches. In making the call Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Director, Jamri Masran, stressed the importance of exercising caution, particularly when using electrical appliances and cooking equipment. “I would like to remind everyone

Bintulu-Jepak Bridge set to open on March 23

BINTULU: The Bintulu-Jepak Bridge, dubbed the ‘Golden Gate Bridge’ of Bintulu, is set to officially open to the public at around 10 am on March 23. Its opening comes at an ideal time, just about a week before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It is understood that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas

Sarawak education director urges swift action on school bullying cases

SPAOH: Any reports or cases of bullying in schools must be resolved immediately according to established procedures. Sarawak education director Omar Mahli stated that school administrators, particularly District Education Officers (PPD), principals, and headmasters (PGB), must address complaints and bullying cases in schools following the prescribed procedures.  “Do not take

RM10.72mil irrigation projects in Kalaka set to begin

SARATOK: Contractors have been appointed for four irrigation and drainage system improvement projects in Kalaka. They are funded by the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) with a total cost of RM10.72 million. Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, said this is welcome news for residents of Kampung Kupang, Perpat, Paloh and the

Foreigner fined RM10,000 for attempt to smuggle subsidised LPG cylinders

SRI AMAN: The Sessions Court here fined an Indonesian man RM10,000, or 10 months imprisonment in default, for attempting to smuggle nine subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from Sarawak. Sessions Court Judge Intan Nurul Fareena meted out the sentence against Juli Toni, 43, from Putussibau, West Kalimantan, after he

Upgrade to full district will uplift Engkilili’s socioeconomic status

ENGKILILI: The upgrading of Engkilili Sub-District to a full district is highly anticipated, as the move will enable the area to develop at a faster pace. Engkilili assemblyman, Dr. Johnical Rayong Ngipa, stated that as long as Engkilili remains a sub-district, the allocations for development initiatives remains too limited. “With

Sales at Betong Ramadan bazaar expected to reach RM1.5mil

BETONG: Sales at the Ramadan bazaar here is expected to increase compared to last year, with projections reaching RM1.5 million. The chairman of Pasar Tani Medan Betong, who is also the organiser of the Ramadan bazaar, Wan Halmi Wan Omar, expressed confidence that this target can be achieved based on

Hospital receives new haemodialysis machine

SARATOK: Saratok Hospital has received an additional haemodialysis machine to support the growing needs of its haemodialysis unit. According to a statement, the machine was donated by The Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and facilitated by the Rotary Club of Kuching. It was presented by the Humanitarian

Kenyalang Slingshot Challenge makes its debut

KUCHING: The Kenyalang Slingshot Challenge 2025 has made history by being the first slingshot competition of its kind in Sarawak. Held at Sarawak Plaza recently, the event brought together athletes from various districts, aiming to promote slingshot sports as a recognised discipline in the state. Saratok District Council (MDS) member,

Engkilili to get fire station and indoor stadium

ENGKILILI: An indoor stadium will be built here in addition to a Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), which is set to be constructed soon. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said the long-awaited request for a fire station will soon become a reality. “Recently, I, along with the relevant authorities,