Author: Famas

New link road allows families to travel with ease

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat inspected one of the recently completed cement road projects in his constituency. He revealed that the project at Jalan Masam, Simpang 4, KM4, Jalan Pelajau, Bukit Goram here has benefited some 30 families. Previously, the houses constructed on the terraced slope were linked

Lakin Belaga, PBB S’wak teams shine in rafting contest

KAPIT: Two teams, Lakin Belaga (Ketua Masyarakat Belaga) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB), ended on top in their respective categories of the just-concluded Baleh Kapit Raft Safari held on April 6 and 7. It was another lucky outing for Lakin Belaga, the defending champion in the Men’s Bamboo Open Category

Orion 13 out roars 66 to win powerboat title

KAPIT: Orion 13, Revival 25 and HR Speed 36 teams shone in the finals of the just concluded powerboat competition which was one of the activities held at the water front here to coincide with the two-day Baleh Kapit Raft Safari 2019 last weekend. The powerboat competition was one of

Call to address drop in race participants

KAPIT: Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, officiated at the meet-the-people session at Rumah Lugat, a 21-door longhouse in Nanga Semawang, Sungai Majau to coincide with this year’s Baleh Kapit Raft Safari. The two-day international competition was

Raft race brings real development to rural community: Kapit MP

KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi officiated at the flag-off of the 24th edition of the Baleh Kapit Raft Safari on the race’s second day at Rumah Ekau, Nanga Mujong, Baleh last Sunday morning. Speaking at a meet-the-people session later in the evening, Nanta said the competition had brought

Perform duty with commitment and dedication, cops told

KAPIT: Kapit OCPD DSP Freddy Bian reminded policemen here to discharge their duties with commitment and dedication. “Today is the 212th Police Day. I remind all policemen – rank and file – to discharge your responsibilities with full commitment and dedication. “We must always remind ourselves that duty comes first

Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari preparations going smoothly

KAPIT: Kapit is all set for the 24thedition of the Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari from April 5-7. Chairing the third committee meeting for the international race, Deputy Resident Galong Luang said preparation was going as planned. “I’m glad that everything is running well. As of Friday (March 22) we have received

Town square project ready early next year

Nanta, Jamit officiate earth-breaking ceremony of proposed Gelanggang Teresang Kapit project KAPIT: Member of Parliament for Kapit, Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi and Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat jointly officiated at an earth-breaking ceremony for the proposed Gelanggang Teresang Kapit project here today. Prior to the earth-breaking ceremony Nanta and

Kapit devt projects progressing well: Masing

KAPIT: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said he is happy that Kapit Division is doing very well in terms of development. “Projects under implementation are progressing according to plans,” he said to pressmen when he emerged from a meeting of Kapit Division Development Committee at the conference

Cops bleed for a good cause

KAPIT: Several policemen here took part in a blood donation exercise at the blood bank of Kapit Hospital last Tuesday. The objective was to help replenish blood supply at the hospital. The blood donors were led by Kapit Police chief DSP Freddy Bian. The blood donation exercise was one of