BETONG: The roof of the walkway at SK Nanga Spak, Ulu Layar here was damaged late Monday (April 18). Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations officer Henry Jugah said they received an emergency call on the incident at about 5.59pm. He said an operation to remove the tree that
KUCHING: The federal government should give equal and the best treatment to its partners, Sarawak and Sabah. In saying this, Persatuan Warga Islam Saribas (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng said there should be therefore no problem or obstacle for the federal Cabinet to have a Sarawakian deputy prime minister. He
SIMANGGANG: Sri Aman and Kota Samarahan will soon have the State Government Administrative Centre, says Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. The State Secretary said as of now, five divisions—Kuching, Serian, Betong, Mukah and Kapit—had such a centre “So, the addition of Sri Aman and Kota Samarahan will bring together all state
BELADIN: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor has urged the community here to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak government’s effort in developing rural areas. He explained that strong support for the top leadership of the state and the government can lead to more development. “What we are enjoying today is the
ROBAN: Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju has reminded the public not to disturb any components of the pipeline system to prevent water disruption. “I was told by the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) that the disruption of water at the Roban to Brayang junction was due to the opening of
DALAT: The transition to the Covid-19 endemic phase is also a time for reflection, says Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. “During the two years of Covid-19, we were confined to our homes and no activities were allowed. “Thankfully, the government announced recently that the country would be heading into the
BETONG: Residents of the razed August Jampi longhouse each received an early aid of RM3,000 on Tuesday (Apr 12). The aid was given by Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat and Assistant Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, who is also
BETONG: Apart from the need to create a new Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) office in Saratok, the government has also been asked to consider upgrading the existing Betong APM office. Betong District APM officer Lt (APM) Desem Samuel said Betong Division covered a wide area. “It definitely needs components
SIMANGGANG: A porridge seller at Sri Aman Market was shocked to discover an unwanted customer early yesterday. A four-foot-long snake had hidden underneath his stall, and he quickly called the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) for help. According to Capt (APM) Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, they received the call at 9.58am
BETONG: A cancer patient who has to spend RM300 a month to rent an oxygen aid has received assistance from the Malaysian Family Squad (SKM), Betong Welfare Volunteer Organisation (PSKB) and Saribas Caring Squad. Voluntary community coordinator of Betong social welfare office, Razemah Azool presented an immediate aid fund of