Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Projects in pipeline for Betong

BETONG: Plans to develop the Betong-Beladin Road from Kampung Buda to the Batang Saribas ferry base as well as the proposed expansion of the Betong Rural Products Market are among the two major projects intended for the future. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the initiative was put forward to

Flood woes to be over soon

BETONG: The master plan for the irrigation and drainage system in Betong to solve the problem of flash floods is now complete and ready to be presented. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the issue of flash floods, especially in villages and housing estates in Betong, should be given serious

Anti-devt tag for PSB Youth

BETONG: The Youth Wing of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) who repeatedly disputed the government’s development projects have been described as people who are anti-development. GPS Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu claimed that they deliberately refused to understand the responsibility of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the

RM250k allotted for road upgrading

SIMANGGANG: A fund of RM250,000 was allocated for the upgrading of the Kampung Hulu main road that stretches up to 300 metres. The allocation was given by Lingga assemblywoman Simoi Peri, who said that such Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project is one of the projects that the people have been

Big plans for family’s business

Have you ever heard that a person’s career is not necessarily related to his or her Bachelor’s degree? This is further supported by a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which showed that only 27 percent of college graduates work in a field related to their majors.

Abang Jo ensures prosperity for Sarawak

DEBAK: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to continuing all the struggles of previous leaders for the continuity of development although he has his own leadership style. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said, under Abang Johari’s leadership, Sarawak’s rights will continue to be fought for as

Riverbank will change Lingga’s landscape

LINGGA: The Lingga riverbank development project currently being implemented will change the landscape of Lingga town and add to its special features alongside the Batang Lupar river. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Lingga will no longer be a hidden town after the state government agreed

Industrial estates to empower SMEs

SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak government is actively developing industrial estates throughout the state to develop the potential of small towns as well as empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this industrial estate is developed in most rural areas or small towns.

Pasar Tamu Betong to house 96 hawkers

BETONG: The RM5 million Pasar Tamu Betong, which is expected to be fully completed by the end of August this year, will provide more comfortable spots for hawkers as well as buyers.  Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu, when met at the pasar tamu here yesterday, said the new pasar tamu

Wife has premonition about husband

PUSA: Jamie Taha, 54, felt uneasy the whole day on July 2. That was the day her husband, Sarkawi Talip, 61, went to collect sago stems in Sungai Undai and never returned. Hours later, she was shocked to learn that he had been attacked by a crocodile in the river