Author: Famas

Abang Johari to visit Kapit on July 28

KAPIT: Kapit is all set for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s official visit to launch Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Zone 11 at Rumah Robert Nyumbang, Nanga Sebatu, opposite Sungai Melipis, Batang Rajang here on July 28. Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat recently chaired the organising committee’s

Jamit visits Rumah Richard Lembau

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat recently paid a visit to his constituents here over the weekend. Accompanying Jamit were Deputy Kapit Resident Galong Luang, PBB Bukit Goram deputy chairman Watson Awan, ASP Chiew Swoi Kee and Inspector Mackey. Among the places he visited was Rumah Richard Lembau along

Return GPS in next state polls: Nanta

KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi is confident the Kapit electorate will continue to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) because of its people-centric policies. Speaking to officiate at a ‘Leaders meet the people Session’ at Rumah Ngindang, Nanga Lun Ulu Sungai Bena, Sut, Baleh here, Tuesday, he said GPS

Deputy minister falls in love with Kapit

KAPIT: Deputy Minister Youth and Sports Malaysia, Steven Sim Chee Keong began a two-day official visit to Kapit on Monday. It was his first visit to the town and division. Sim, who was in Kapit to officiate at the state level Rural Sports Programme (Sukan Luar Bandar), ended up falling

Contractors appeal for payment

KAPIT:  Why has the renovation of the Kapit Sports Stadium been delayed? The contractors claimed they haven’t been paid. And the amount? A whopping RM2 million despite the completion of more than three quarters of the job. Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat yesterday morning inspected the progress of renovation

Kapit Chinese Women Association celebrates anniversary

KAPIT: Kapit Chinese Women Association (CWA) held a gathering last Sunday to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Speaking at the function, Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat congratulated the association for remaining relevant. “The association serves to unite the Chinese women under one platform. I am happy that you are doing

Kapit police chief praises his men

KAPIT: Kapit police chief DSP Freddy Bian commended the close cooperation among his staff at a Gawai-Raya do recently. “Tonight, at this gathering, let us relax and socialise. At other times, we can’t gather together in a big number because of our commitment and duty,” he said. “After the festive

Jamit presents RM18,000 grants to longhouse

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat paid a working visit to Rumah Bernabas at Kampung Nanga Serian about 20 minutes boat ride form this town last weekend. Kampung Nanga Serian is home to an ethnic community known as Tanjung (Melanau) who had moved inland and settled at the river

Kapit SDNU marks end of Gawai

KAPIT: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Kapit branch held a “ngiling bidai” ceremony to mark the closing of Gawai Dayak here recently. Speaking at the function, Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat lauded Kapit SDNU for organising activities that involved its main, youth and women wings, thus fostering closer ties

Jamit officiates at Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri do

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat officiated at a Hari Raya gathering held at the compound of Masjid Jabal An-Nur here recently. The function, jointly organised by Jawatankuasa Tetap Perayaan Islam Bahagian Kapit and Lembaga Amanah Khairat Kapit, attracted almost 1,000 Muslim and non-Muslim guests. In his speech, Jamit