DEBAK: With the monsoon season approaching, the Malaysian Civil Defense Force (MCDF) here is on high alert for possible flash floods, especially during high tides. Debak District MCDF Officer Lieutenant Nur Fikry Usop said that several villages face the threat of flash floods every year. Despite the government’s efforts in
SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman House Gallery, officially opened on Oct 2, has begun welcoming visitors, both locally and from abroad. Its uniqueness and historical significance make it one of the tourism products in the area. The gallery commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Sri Aman Declaration between the Sarawak government
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SARATOK: The Roban Festival is scheduled to take place from Nov 10 to 12, featuring 19 major events. Among the highlights will be the Jaguh Lumba Perau Sungai Seblak boat race and a tug-of-war on water. The iconic “Pansuh Tiga Serumpun” competition will also be
SARATOK: Grassroots leaders play a role in disseminating the policies of the Sarawak government so that the public is not easily influenced by the sweet promises of the opposition. Sarawak State Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said that Sarawak-based parties such as Gabungan Parti Sarawak
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamd Duri has stressed the importance of fostering volunteer activities in the community to ensure that the spirit of helping each other continues to thrive. He said there are still many people around who need attention. “So, take responsibility. While volunteer work may not promise monetary rewards,
ROBAN: The Sungai Seblak waterfront, as a leisure location, will continue to be upgraded through allocations provided by the Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA). Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said that previously, the waterfront was developed under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) involving three phases. According to him, some RM450,000
BETONG: Belia 1828, the newest wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), is considered a special group because it represents a whole new generation. Its members will get to air their views, aspirations and inspirations during PBB Special Convention Betong Zone today (Oct 8). Belia 1828 is also expected to
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SARATOK: The Federation of Sarawak Women’s Associations (PPWS) is advised to organise more knowledge programmes to improve skills among members. This includes entrepreneurship courses that can be used to increase income, as suggested by Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He praised the commitment of PPWS Saratok
MALUDAM: The completion of SK Maludam’s new building on an eight-acre plot of land funded by the Sarawak government has delighted the students and families alike. The project manifests the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s sensitivity to the needs of education in rural areas. The new school building is equipped
MALUDAM: Sarawak should be allocated between RM10 billion to RM20 billion in the upcoming Malaysia 2024 Budget. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development II, Mohammad Razi Sitam said that the usual allocation of around RM4 billion to RM5 billion for Sarawak each year is still insufficient. “We need at least
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