Flash floods hit villages in Debak
DEBAK: Several villages near here once again are experiencing flash floods due to heavy rain that lasted overnight since last Tuesday. According to Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations officer Henry Jugah, the sudden rise of water affected more than 100 homes. “The villages affected are Kampung Bungey, Kampung Babu and Kampung Lalang. Most […]
Lubok Tamang gets agropark
DEBAK: The government has approved the setting up of an agropark at Lubok Tamang in Saribas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the new agropark has an area of 1,400 hectares. “This is a golden opportunity for those interested in modern farming. We welcome all those from nearby longhouses and villages to […]
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 sympathise with them after seeing […]
240 acres for pandan coconuts
DEBAK: About 240 acres of land here are being developed for a pandan coconut project as well as the planting of various other crops under the proposed Saribas Agricultural Park as part of the Betong-Sarikei Food Basket. “The people must understand that the government does not take away their land. Instead, it develops the land […]
New policy advocates transparency
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam welcomes the implementation of projects by Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for 2020 worth under RM200,000. He said now the people, through the JKKKs themselves, are given the authority to implement the RTP projects. He said before this, there were baseless accusations […]