Author: Osman Razali

Financial agreement augurs well for state

PUSA: The financial agreement between the federal and state government ensures issues related to education and health can be resolved more quickly. It allows for things to be done without waiting for allocations from the federal government alone like before. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said, this is one of

Kalaka rep stresses proper sports development programmes in  schools

SARATOK: Proper sports development programmes at the school level can produce talented young athletes. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri  believes that efforts to unearth children’s talents from an early age in schools should be nurtured. “I always support various efforts to develop the potential of children. “Therefore, I believe that proper

17 cows slaughtered during DUN Beting Maro Korban Perdana programme

PUSA: A total of 17 cows were slaughtered during the DUN Beting Maro Korban Perdana programme in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha. The cows were donated by Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli and Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. Nine cows were distributed to Pusa Zone residents while the remaining

Five more longhouses sign up for PBB

SARATOK: Another five longhouses have thrown their weight behind Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in the Kalaka state constituency. It reflects the people’s confidence in the party’s leadership and acceptance of the policies adopted by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri . “Thank you

RM2 million allocation to upgrade jetty and bridge 

SARATOK: The Sarawak government will upgrade the jetty (wharf) across from the town here as well as the bridge across the Paon River. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said a total of RM2 million allocated under the Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) will be utilised. “It is a very important facility

Be vigilant against slander undermining devt agenda

BETONG: The people of Sarawak must always be vigilant against any slander from outsiders that could undermine the development agenda brought by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Chairman of the Saribas Muslim Association (PERWARIS), Associate Professor Dr. Bolhan Budeng, said that making accusations on social

Riverbank embankment project in Roban to prevent erosion

ROBAN: The Sarawak government, through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), is developing a riverbank embankment project to prevent severe erosion along the Seblak River. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the construction of the project addresses crucial safety issues. He added that in September, the project site will become a focal

Cancer awareness campaign to benefit 57,000 women this year

SIMANGGANG: A total of 57,000 women are targeted to benefit from the Women’s Reproductive Cancer Awareness Campaign (WCaRe) as a new initiative of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) this year to increase awareness of early cancer screening. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this year the

Gawai parade reflects Dayak culture, says Mohamad

BETONG: The Gawai Dayak Parade can be a platform for the people to get to know the culture of the native community, especially in terms of clothing. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this on the sidelines of the Betong Division Gawai Dayak Parade this year. He said it is not

Replica Iban longhouse set to shine again at Roban Festival

ROBAN: The replica of the Iban longhouse, which was the main attraction of the Roban Festival last year, continues to be maintained and given a new lease of life and touch-ups ahead of the Roban Food Festival from Sept 13 to 29. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the replica Iban