Author: Osman Razali

146 want to join PBB Kalaka

SARATOK: Yesterday, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri received 146 membership application forms to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), the main backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) which is leading Sarawak. Mohamad expressed his joy when receiving the membership application forms from the residents of two longhouses and their surrounding areas.

BDDA projects to impact Beting Maro villages

BELADIN: All villages in the Beting Maro state constituency will be developed through high-impact projects under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), said Razaili Gapor. The Beting Maro assemblyman further stated that an allocation of RM200 million for each state constituency has been planned to ensure that no area is

Sustainable economic planning key to cooperative success

SARATOK: Cooperatives, as a business, must have sustainable economic planning to benefit members and the community in the long run. This will shed the stigma of cooperatives not going anywhere which is still prevalent among rural communities, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. “This is due to the failure of some

SABERKAS encourages rural youth participation for talent development

SARATOK: Rural youth are urged to consider the Sarawak United National Youth Association (SABERKAS) as a vital platform for talent development. Bell Bernard Aggan, a political secretary to the Sarawak Premier, noted that SABERKAS continues to play a relevant role in empowering the development of the younger generation through various

Sarawak will stay ahead of other states: Bell

SARATOK: Sarawak will continue to experience rapid development next year, especially in rural areas.Political Secretary to the Premier, Bell Bernard Aggan, said the large RM12.363 billion state budget prepared proves the commitment of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to see Bumi Kenyalang go forward. “Believe me, Sarawak will continue

Urgent action on stalled public projects

SARATOK: The Unity Government has been urged to prioritise action on approved yet unimplemented projects, particularly in the Kalaka constituency. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri highlighted critical projects, including the Kupang-Bajau road, the Sungai Krian Bridge (Pagan), and access roads to Kampung Perpat and Paloh projects which are eagerly awaited by

Reviving top game to enhance community bond

SARATOK: Conducive sports facilities and infrastructure attracts the interest of the community to be more active. In stating this, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri expressed his excitement that the spinning top court built in 2020 has revived the traditional sport here. According to him, the ongoing organising of the sport ensured

Elevating potential with free education

PUSA: The implementation of free higher education starting in 2026, presenting a unique opportunity for Sarawak’s youth. Batang Lupar MP, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, emphasised the government’s dedication to educational advancement. “This initiative ensures that no child is left behind in pursuing higher education,” he said at the meeting with parents

Kuching MNS holds dishwashing soap making workshop on Dec 17

KUCHING: The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is actively promoting awareness of sustainable used cooking oil usage within communities. In line with this, the Kuching branch of MNS will organise a Dishwashing Soap Making Workshop from Used Cooking Oil on Dec 17, from 1 to 5pm at Hotel Telang Usan, Jalan

Three locals’ citizenship quest ends joyfully

MIRI: Three individuals here have had their applications for Malaysian citizenship and blue Malaysian identity cards (MyKad) approved by the National Registration Department (NRD). The trio, part of a larger group of applicants, have now collected their respective MyKads. “They were amongst 15 applicants that we helped to apply for