Author: Osman Razali

MRP grants totaling RM43K for NGOs

LINGGA: Five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Lingga constituency have received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totaling RM43,000 from the state  government. Lingga assemblywomen, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor revealed that RM20,000 was allocated to the Lingga Zone Headmasters Council (MGB). “Meanwhile, the Sri Aman Agricultural Cooperative received RM10,000 contribution, The

New psychiatric block and specialist clinic block for Sri Aman Hospital II

SIMANGGANG: Sri Aman Hospital II is planned to include a new psychiatric block and a new specialist clinic block. The project proposal was discussed during the coordination meeting for the new construction proposal of the psychiatric block and specialist clinic block. This meeting aimed to detail the plans before seeking

Power supply will come, Mohamad assures villagers

ROBAN: Settlements which do not have access to electricity supply yet have been assured that they will get this amenity. But they have to be patient as the state government is implementing power supply projects in stages, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He assured that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)

Restructuring campaign ensures PTPTN loans are repaid

BETONG: The loan restructuring campaign of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) with rates as low as RM300 should be taken advantage of by all borrowers who still have repayment arrears. According to one of the lecturers Emilyn Nojen, the campaign is the best initiative from the government for

RM200m state allocation a welcome move: Mohamad

SARATOK: The Sarawak government’s move to fork out RM200 million of its own money first to carry out repairs on dilapidated schools and clinics reflects its commitment to its people. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said it shows that it wants to improve the landscape of education and health in the

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