Friday, 27 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Rep promises to bring more progress to Saribas

DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam pledged to continue to bring more progress to his constituents. During his 10 years as an elected representative, he admitted that Saribas had undergone many changes. “God willing, I pledge to make Saribas more developed,” he said. Razi, who is also the Assistant Minister

Dr Jerip: Boutique airline could boost state’s tourism industry

SPAOH: The Sarawak government’s plan to set up its own boutique airline will further boost its tourism industry, state Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil believes. “We already have Hornbill Skyways, which is complete with a commercial flight licence. “But what (Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri) Abang Johari

Another plan that benefits rakyat, says Saribas incumbent

SPAOH: In addition to improving air connectivity in Sarawak, the plan to set up a boutique airline under Hornbill Skyways will intensify tourism activities. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Mohd Razi Sitam said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had many new ideas.

Call to intensify efforts to get people to vote

BETONG: The high vaccination rate in Sarawak can contribute to the high voter turnout for the 12th Sarawak Election, Dr Bolhan Budeng believes. However, the Persatuan Warga Islam Saribas (Perwaris) chairman said in order to win the hearts of the people, election campaign ambassadors should intensify their strategies. “The Election

Krian looks to GPS for way forward

SARATOK: Support for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be translated to development which the Krian state constituency here has been missing out on for the last ten years. Friday Belik, a prospective Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 12th state election said it was therefore important for voters

PBB to propose only one name for Kalaka

SARATOK: Former Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz once again reiterated that his party will only propose one name as a candidate for the Kalaka seat to represent the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to contest in the upcoming 12th State Election. According to him,

Candidacy for Krian remains a question mark

SARATOK: “In politics, one should have principles to avoid a split,” asserts Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) political veteran Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz. He depicted such a scenario when alluding to Datuk Ali Biju, who is supposedly expected to defend the Krian state constituency seat in the upcoming 12th State

Saratok hopes to produce more e-sports athletes

SARATOK: The 46 telecommunication towers in Saratok parliamentary — some which have been built while some are in the progress of being built — will produce many e-sports athletes among the youth here. According to Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju, the people under his constituency will not be left behind

Good Internet coverage just as important

DEBAK: In addition to focusing on repairing or rebuilding dilapidated schools, the government also needs to provide digital facilities complete with good Internet connection to ensure the smooth development of education in rural areas. According to Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam, developing education in the rural parts of Sarawak requires

Civil Defence personnel ready for monsoon season

BETONG: The Betong Civil Defence Force (APM) will focus on flood risk areas such as Debak, Lidong, Layar and Krian in its preparation for the northeast monsoon season. Its district chief Mackinly Jores said some areas were found to be at high risk of floods and landslides if high tides