Author: Famas

Think seriously about next state election: Assemblyman

KAPIT: The local people have been urged to think seriously about the next state election as it will have a direct bearing on the formation of the next state government. And while they are at it they better stick with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Bukit Goram assemblyman, Jefferson Jamit

‘Angpows’, Mandarin oranges for special children

KAPIT: Kapit Chinese Women Association (Kapit CWA) and Veteran Section of Kapit Foochow Association visited Kapit Community Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK Kapit) at Taman Cham Ung Hwa, Jalan Bletih here to distribute “angpows” and Mandarin oranges to the children with special needs. Bukit Goram state assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat joined

Miss Grand Kapit 2019 is Elaine Yu

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat lauded the Sarawak Paperbeads for its initiative to organise the Miss Grand Kapit 2019 for the second time. He was impressed with the Bollywood celebration theme which saw a dance party and the contestants dressing up in Bollywood-inspired outfits. He said the collaborative

RM48,200 cash prizes for Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2019

KAPIT: It has been disclosed that some RM48,200 in cash prizes in addition to the various challenge trophies are up for grabs during this year’s 24th Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari scheduled for April 5 to 7. Deputy Kapit Resident, Galong Luang, who revealed this while chairing the first Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari

Keep premises clean, Jamit tells association members

KAPIT: Members of Kapit Coffee Shop and Restaurant Owners Association (Kapit CSROA) are reminded to keep their eating outlets clean at all times. They must comply with the health requirements as stipulated under the council’s local authorities by-laws, said Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat.  “No doubt the ultimate goal

Jamit graces Tai Chi Association New Year gathering

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat recently officiated at the Kapit Tai Chi Association New Year Fellowship Gathering and Office Bearers’ Installation Ceremony here. Speaking at the function Jamit congratulated the new board of committees of Kapit Tai Chi Association on their appointment. He was happy to note that

Road contractor gets rep’s praises

KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman, Jefferson Jamit Unyat, said he allocated more than RM100,000 for the construction of a recently completed concrete road leading to various cemeteries at Kilometre 3, Jalan Selirik. The burial grounds are the Foochow Association Cemetery, Tai San Ten Association Cemetery, Chiang Chuan Association Cemetery and Kapit

Rousing welcome for GPS Flag Rally convoy members

KAPIT: The arrival of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Flag Rally 2019 convoy led by Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan and Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu received a rousing welcome by more than one thousand members of GPS component parties namely PBB, PRS, SUPP and PDP when the express boat

Uphold Iban traditions and customs: Jamit

KAPIT: Local Ibans have been praised for keeping certain positive aspects of their traditions and customs alive. “I am very happy to see that the Ibans here still uphold their traditions and customary practices,” said Bukit Goram assemblyman, Jefferson Jamit Unyat. He was addressing people at a wedding reception held

Jamit visits Taman Melatai fire victims

KAPIT :  Bukit Goram state assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat visited the fire victims at Taman Melatai here late Saturday afternoon to offer them solace and  assistance.  He also thanked all relevant government agencies, component parties of GPS and the non-governmental organisations here which sprang into action to help the fire