Debak needs banking services
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam is hoping that the state government will help equip Debak town with banking services. He said efforts in applying for services from banks have not yielded positive responses. “We are asking for bank kiosks not bank branches. “Therefore, the people of Debak expect the Sarawak government to realise the […]
Flood mitigation project to be tendered by May, June
DEBAK: The RM30-million flood mitigation project in Debak is expected to be tendered by no later than May or June this year, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. “Flash floods are due to heavy rains and high tide phenomenon and they have caused a lot of problems for residents here. “Therefore, I hope that the […]
Debak to have own sports complex
DEBAK: The Debak sub-district will have its own sports complex worth RM8.9 million funded by the Sarawak government. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is another development project brought by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government for the people of Debak. “Congratulations to the people of Debak and Saribas; construction work […]
Saribas folk crying for banking facilities
DEBAK: Residents of Saribas desperately want bank branches and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in town. Betong Division Temenggung Pi’ee Alwi said they had been waiting for far too long to enjoy such banking facilities. The appeal was made by community leaders, representing the people of Saribas, after the previous application was unsuccessful. “We hope that […]
61 longhouse residents undergo screening
DEBAK: A total of 61 residents of Rumah Daniel Ranti at Menyalin Baru here had undergone Covid-19 screening on Friday (Mar 12). Sanitisation work was also carried out immediately in addition to the movement restriction order enforced until March 25. The Betong Division Social Welfare Department also came forward to deliver food aid to the […]
Another longhouse under MCO
By Diana Octavia DEBAK: A longhouse in the Debak sub-district has been placed under the movement control order (MCO) until March 25. Twenty families and a total of 61 occupants from Menyalin Baru longhouse were ordered to undergo health screening tests last Friday (March 13). Sanitisation work was carried out immediately and the Betong Social […]
Debak water treatment plant needs to be upgraded
DEBAK: The Debak Water Treatment Plant will be upgraded to produce five million litres a day (5MLD) to meet the demand and solve problems involving clean water supply in the surrounding area. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said the current capacity of only a million litres of water a day for the past 37 years […]
Government mulls upgrading water treatment plant
KUCHING: The state government will consider a proposal to upgrade the Debak Water Treatment Plant to meet the demand of consumers in Debak and its surroundings. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said the proposed upgrade would involve increasing the plant’s capacity to five million litres per day as a temporary solution, pending the completion of […]
Needs of people attended to equally
By Noor Syahhira Hady DEBAK: Problems and issues raised by the Chinese community have never been neglected, in fact, their needs are constantly monitored for consideration. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said that his state constituency is attended to equally regardless of the majority or minority group. “My principle is that any issues or problems […]
Election must go on
DEBAK: The 12th State Election (PRN12) must go on even if it has to be held under limited circumstances. Parti Pesaka Bumiputerea Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Mohammad Razi Sitam said, following the movement control order (MCO), the Election Commission (EC) was a little hesitant to hold elections. “However, the term of the Sarawak State […]