Author: Osman Razali

Villagers should promptly report damage to infrastructure

ROBAN: The community, especially the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), is reminded to promptly report any infrastructure damage in their respective villages for attention. Similarly, government agencies are urged to follow established procedures, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He likened infrastructure damage to a fire, stating that addressing it

A positive step to manage nation’s economy

BETONG: Malaysia’s implementation of the Central Database Hub (PADU) system is regarded as a positive step towards enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the regional economy. Associate Professor Dr Bolhan Budeng, a lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at i-CATS College University, stated that database hub systems have

Initiative ensures more effective aid distribution

PUSA: The government will be able to carry out more effective distribution of aid with the implementation of the Main Data Platform (PADU) system. According to Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor, the system contains individual profiles and household information, including citizens and permanent residents in Malaysia. He said the initiative

Python found under teacher’s car

SPAOH: A startling discovery was made on the first day of the new school session today at SMK Spaoh when a 15-foot python was found hiding under a teacher’s car. Betong District Civil Defense Force Officer, Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, said that her team received a distress call at approximately

Chinese business community commended in developing Saratok

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri welcomes the support of the Saratok Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to help boost the socio-economic activities of the community here. He commended the chamber’s efforts especially in creating business platforms and job opportunities for the local community. He said this after receiving a

Reps confident of enhanced progress in rural constituencies

BETONG: Sarawak will continue to be driven by sustainable economic development initiatives towards increasing its gross income. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam noted that the RM13.1 billion income recorded by Sarawak last year was the highest figure ever achieved. “Thus in conjunction with

Be vigilant when doing roadside durian transactions

DEBAK: Durian sellers and buyers along the Pan Borneo Highway are reminded to always be vigilant. Parti Keadilan Sarawak Leadership Council secretary Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh said that the local durian season in Sarawak started in November and is expected to last until the end of December. “Durian traders can

Glow-in-the-dark tech bright solution for enhanced road safety

BETONG: The implementation of glow-in-the-dark road marking technology is believed to minimise accidents, according to Nurulhuda Nadziri, the dean of the Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies and Sustainability at i-CATS College. She explained that bright road lines are the most effective way to enhance road safety for everyone. She added that

Glow-in-the-dark road marking technology needs rigorous testing

BETONG: The application of glow-in-the-dark road marking technology, being a novel product, needs to undergo thorough quality assurance tests to ascertain its durability, according to Datuk Aidel Lariwoo. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development noted that these tests are crucial given the groundbreaking nature of the technology. “Typically,

Call to study tech on illuminated road markings

BETONG: Due to the shortage of streetlights on most rural roads in the outskirts and interior areas, the Sarawak government can conduct a detailed study on the necessity of utilising illuminated road markings in the dark. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam stated