Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Rep speaks on what people expect of TVS

BETONG: TVS is expected to broadcast programmes that cover the lives of all communities in Sarawak whether in urban or rural areas, said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. Taking a reality show, which depicts the lives of rural people in Korea as an example, he said the show became popular

21 drug suspects held, den demolished

BETONG: A total of 21 suspects were arrested here for alleged drug abuse. They were caught during a raid codenamed “Ops Tisak” that also catalysed in demolishing the area for being used as a drug den. Chairman of Betong district One-Stop Committee (OSC), Sofhi Jebal said the operation was carried

Entawa longhouse homes to get PPRMS aid

DEBAK: Two homes at the Entawa longhouse that were damaged by strong winds recently have caught the attention of Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. While visiting the residence of Dali Mula and Masli Umang, he announced immediate assistance under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) for Saribas constituency. “I

High hopes for Kalaka rep’s successor

BETONG: Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz has high hopes for his successor to continue the development agenda in the Kalaka state constituency. According to the Kalaka assemblyman, he hoped his successor will continue to work closely with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in efforts to improve the infrastructure,

New parties not a threat

BETONG: The existence of new political parties would not threaten the prevailing unity and harmony among PBB members in Kabong constituency. Giving this assurance, Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said the people would not be easily cowed into believing rhetoric by the parties concerned. “As of now, only PBB-led GPS

Wise up to fend off opposition lies

BETONG: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) machinery must be wise and courageous to fend off political lies that are often spread by the opposition through social media platform. Saribas assemblyman, who is also PBB Saribas branch chairman Mohammad Razi Sitam said the party’s machinery at all levels, should be

No more cliques

BETONG: Cliques no longer exist in PBB Beting Maro branch. Its members had regrouped and formed a united front, said its chairman Razaili Gapor, who is also Beting Maro assemblyman. “There’s no more issue of the old and new group. Now there is only one team that is Team PBB

Preparing grassroots leaders for polls

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Kita Empun (SKE) programme plays a very significant role in explaining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government policies to every citizen of the state. Organised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women, SKE also aims to prepare the party’s grassroots machinery in facing the election. Recently,

A government for the people

BUNGIN, Saribas: Future recipients of village expansion scheme (SPK) projects in the state are lucky as the state government not only provides build-ready lots, but it would also be completed with basic facilities. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said in Saribas, the government will develop the second phase of the

Looking back at a hero’s life

SIMANGGANG: The demise of ‘Bujang Berani’ Datuk (Sergeant) Awang Raweng is a great loss for the country. Awang was the only Malaysian to be awarded the George Cross medal by the British government for his bravery against communists insurgents in 1951. While the aura of the 57th Malaysia Day celebration