Author: Osman Razali

PPMB FT brush aside Saribas United 1-0

KUCHING: PPMB FT won their first match against Saribas United in the 18th edition of Betong football league, defeating their opponents 1-0 at Betong Sports  Complex recently. The goal was scored by Mohamad Arif in 17th minute after receiving a beautiful pass from Harith Lo. PPMB FT could have won by

Kilat ends gold drought for Sarawak

KUCHING: Kilat did Sarawak proud by winning the gold medal in the 60kg category at the Johor Mayor’s Cup boxing championship held from Aug 25 to 31 to end the gold drought in several tournaments this year. Another elite boxer from Sarawak, Daeloniel McDelon defeated Farizul Hafiz Mohd David of

Weak attempt at shifting blame, says Razi

PUSA: The state Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s accusation that the Sarawak government did not give priority to repairing dilapidated schools is a “weak attempt to shift the blame”. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said Chong’s blame game was merely to cover up for the PH government’s failings.

Fight against dengue menace continues in Pusa

PUSA: Betong Division Health Officer Johnny Pangkas revealed yesterday that his health officers did not encourage residents to store water in order to curb the dengue outbreak and prevent aedes mosquitoes from breeding. “However, due to the water crisis experienced by the people in this area as well as the

Bintulu Rangers are champions

DEBAK: Bintulu Rangers were crowned 2019 Sarawak Cup futsal champions (SFC19) after defeating PFA Odin Kuching squad 6-2 in the final at the Riveria Sport Centre, here,  Sunday afternoon. They brought home RM5,000 cash prize, the Sarawak Cup trophy and accompanying trophy while PFA Odin received RM3,000 cash prize, a

‘Welfare Officers’ were crooks

SRI AMAN: An elderly woman from Kampung Bakong here lost RM2,000 after she was deceived by three individuals impersonating officers of the Welfare Department. The incident happened at 10.30am on Friday after the 60-year-old withdrew money from a bank. According to an officer from the Sri Aman district police headquarters

Peace, racial harmony boost growth, says Speaker

DEBAK:  Sarawak is able to carry out various projects for the well-being of the people, thanks to peace and racial harmony in the state, said State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. “We in this state are quite lucky; despite having 27 tribes, we are still able

Anti-rabies operations from July 31-Aug 1

BETONG: Over 200 stray dogs are targeted during the fifth phase of anti-Rabies operations here from July 31 to August 1. Stray dogs are the main focus throughout the operation because of growing concern that they could be rabid or carriers of rabies. Therefore, community representatives in each area should

Rela members told to uphold peace, security

SPAOH: Members of the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) are urged to continue to uphold the movement’s role in enhancing peace and security in the country. Sarawak Rela director Rini Tupong said the security aspects have to start from home by ensuring that the members’ families are free from any crime

17 beehives destroyed

SRI AMAN: The Civil Defence Force (APM) has destroyed 17 beehives of various sizes here for public safety. Sri Aman District APM Captain (PA) Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the task of destroying the nest was not an easy one. “However, to date, all cases have been cleared as we have