BETONG: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as prime minister proves that he upholds the country’s constitution, said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. According to him, democracy in Malaysia is still strong, well-understood and practised diligently by the leaders and people alike. “When a prime minister no longer has the support
BETONG: The Think & Tinker (T&T) mini laboratory project in schools, especially in rural areas, is seen as a significant and major platform for children to explore and develop their potential in digital innovation. The project, implemented by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), has also helped with the development
DEBAK: The current Debak sub-district office will be replaced with a new building at a cost of RM5 million. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said a site for the project has been approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He explained that the present building, which was
BETONG: Nearly 85 percent of the eligible people in the district here have been vaccinated against Covid-19 by July 1. Betong District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Gerald Rentap Jabu revealed this after he inspected the vaccination process at the mobile vaccination centre (PPV) at the Nanga Mujau Health Clinic
SPAOH: “I’m not asking for much. I only hope that my wife and children are always healthy and safe,” said a 37-year-old father whose child is sick while he and his family are undergoing quarantine simultaneously at three different places. Basri Todan, his wife and youngest child are currently at
BELADIN: Road maintenance work along the Triso-Beladin-Tanjung Lilin line, which was delayed due to the movement control order (MCO), has resumed today. In this regard, Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor commended the proactive action of the Public Works Department (JKR) for speeding up the maintenance work for the safety of
PUSA: Vaccine recipients, who have received notifications of their appointment at the Beladin Community Hall vaccination centre (PPV), can now apply for venue change to the Kalok Community Hall PPV. Complaints were lodged by Kampung Pusa residents after they were instructed to go to the Beladin Community Hall PPV. The
KUCHING: The pometia pinnata (buah kristal) is reportedly flooding the local markets with people queuing to buy the delicious fruit. Some people claim that its seeds are also delicious when fried, but are they really safe to eat? According to Facebook user Normala Akim, the pometia pinnata seeds taste like
KABONG: Fifteen students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kabong who obtained excellent results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 examination received laptops from Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir. The students are Natasya Aisyah Masmos who obtained 9As, Nur Hafiza Abu Samah (8As), Nur Aidawanie Marzuki (7As), Adzlin Shaffica Sahiden (7As),
BETONG: A total of 10 families from five villages here received food aid contributed by HAPM Consultants Sdn Bhd. HAPM Consultants Sdn Bhd is an independent consulting engineer (ICE) company that monitors the Pan Borneo Highway Package WPC05, namely from Batang Skrang to Sungai Awik project. According to the company’s