Author: Osman Razali

RM3,000 in prizes awaits the champion

KUCHING: A total of RM3,000 in prizes awaits the champion at the Masi Rod Fishing Competition in Kampung Perpat, at the end of December. Spokesperson for the organiser, Councillor Saee Ason, said the competition was organised by the Kampung Tengah Perpat Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and Neigbourhood Watch

Strategic plan eyes higher qualifications in Malay families

PUSA: The Sarawak Malay Strategic Plan (PSMS) 2035 targets 50 per cent of Sarawak Malay families to have degrees and another 50 per cent to have quality diplomas. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said empirical data was presented on issues and challenges in

Outreach programme facilitates direct information sharing

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said direct information sharing is important, because the government wants every development plan, initiative and assistance scheme offered to benefit the people as a whole. According to him, the government’s main focus is that all development outcomes are felt by all in the state. “I

RM11.8 mil in SejaTi MADANI fund benefits 129 JKKKs

SARATOK: Over RM11.8 million in funds under the Sejahtera Komuniti (SejaTi) MADANI initiative has been channelled by the federal government to 129 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) in the Saratok District. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom stated that the amount allocated for Saratok District was the highest in Sarawak. “I

Call to generate income from SejaTi MADANI fund

SARATOK: Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) have been urged to take on the challenge of doubling their income from the RM100,000 capital provided by the government under the Sejahtera Komuniti (SejaTi) MADANI initiative. Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, said this is a challenge for the JKKK to generate income. As

Roban Food Festival to feature “Sambas Style” boat race

ROBAN: The “Sambas Style” boat racing event will be a new attraction at the Roban Food Festival (RFF), scheduled for Dec 13 to 15. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri announced this, noting that it will be one of the new additions to the festival and the first time such an event

Taman Haji Mini opens at Saratok school

SARATOK: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Agama Saratok here has set up a Taman Haji Mini. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said  the park stemmed from ideas given by teachers in the field of Islamic Education at the school.  “I understand that it aims to give early exposure to students about the

SK Tambak new building approved for implementation under RMK-12

BELADIN: The new building project for SK Tambak has been approved under the fifth phase of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12) and is set to be implemented soon. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn confirmed that the project is a federal government initiative under

Sarawak sets ambitious goals for SPM results with SEEP initiative

BELADIN: Alongside aiming to achieve an average Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) grade of 4.74 by 2026, Sarawak has introduced the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP) to expand student eligibility for the science stream. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn shared that SEEP, with an

Rep urges relevant authority to expedite erosion project

KABONG: Assemblyman Datuk Mohd Chee Kadir has called on the relevant agencies to expedite the Sungai Seblak Riverbank Corridor Erosion Project in Kampung Sungai Benang here. He commented that the erosion had affected the agriculture routines of the residents at the area as they were worried of their safety. “The