ROBAN: At least about 8,000 visitors are expected to attend the Roban Festival from Nov 10-12 after a lapse of eight years. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said 19 major events have been drawn up for the festival which was last held in 2015. “I’m sure many people miss the boat
PAKAN: A total of 29 students from SK Nanga Kota near here were exposed to the importance of esprit de corps in every team activity. They successfully completed the SK Nanga Kota 2023 Badge Scheme Camp, which lasted for three days and two nights. According to the principal, Ambah Tandang,
TRANSLATED BY MA CHEE SENG SIMANGGANG: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Sri Aman conducted a raid on an illegal storage facility holding 36,500 litres of subsidised diesel under Operation Tiris last Monday. Deputy Chief Enforcement Officer Dorcas Sidi, stated that they also seized a tanker truck,
BETONG: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has reaffirmed its commitment to admit underprivileged students even if they cannot afford to pay tuition fees upfront. Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi stated that one of the university’s policies is allowing financially challenged students to register without paying fees at the
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak is in a good position to offer courses that would augment the state government’s efforts to bring about a skilled-driven economy. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said since there is still a shortage of students entering the Technical
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KABONG: A new mosque may soon be constructed in Kampung Sessang due to the deteriorating condition of the existing Masjid Ar-Rahman. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir, said that for the time being, residents are encouraged to use the Abdul Taib Mahmud Community Hall for prayers.
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Five smart traffic lights will be installed under the Sri Aman Divisional Development Agency (SADA) to improve safety and alleviate growing traffic congestion here. SADA chairman Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said about 15,000 vehicles pass through the town’s main road daily. The figure
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, highlighted the potential of youth in Sri Aman to excel in various sports. He cited inspirational athletes like bodybuilder Buda Anchah and Muay Thai fighter Daeloniel McDelon Bong, better known as Kilat
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has urged the public to remove the stigma of solely relying on the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in the event of a fire. He stressed the importance of owning a fire extinguisher as a proactive measure. According to him, today’s society tends to think
DEBAK: The government is ready to assess appropriate assistance as an effort to support cooperative initiatives to develop abandoned land in Saribas. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam expressed his happiness with the desire of several local cooperatives who intend to expand the
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