Author: Osman Razali

Lively day for 77 kids at fire station

BETONG: Betong Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba) welcomes study tour programmes from schoolchildren and preschoolers as a platform to develop children’s interest in firefighting. According to Betong Bomba operating officer PBK I Henry Jugah, the study tour would also expose the children on what to do in the event of

Saribas Agro Park needs road first

BETONG: Efforts to establish Saribas Agro Park can begin once a road leading to it has been completed, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. According to him, the Suri-Tuie road is currently being built at a cost of RM42 million provided by the state government as announced by Chief Minister

Cahaya Putri Ruai 8 crowned Benak King

SIMANGGANG: Cahaya Putri Ruai 8 was crowned Benak King (literally tidal bore king) after winning in the final of Sakai 30 during the 18th edition of Pesta Benak here last Sunday. The team, led by Captain Roslan Bujang, received RM5,000, the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud

TYT visits Simanggang

SIMANGGANG: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s presence yesterday had enlivened the 18th Edition of Pesta Benak. Taib’s arrival, accompanied by Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil at 11am, was welcomed by Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. Also present were Batang Lupar MP

Have faith

  Chief minister assures his government will deliver SRI AMAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday called on Sarawakians not to doubt him. I know some people doubt me, saying, ‘Bena ndak kah Abang Jo tok?’ (Is Abang Jo sure of what he is doing?). Don’t worry,

64 take part in dengue eradication programme

PUSA: A total of 64 communication for behavioural effects (Combi) volunteers here participated in a dengue outbreak training programme organised by Betong Health Office yesterday. Comprising 25 Combi of Kampung Hulu, 24 (Kampung Tengah) and 15 (Kampung Hilir), the empowerment programme trained participants on how to check mosquito breeding sites

Make religious houses platform of unity

DEBAK: Religious houses are platforms to unite and strengthen the togetherness of a community regardless of race and religion. In expressing this view, Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that there is no place for extremism in the state. “There is no such a thing as Muslims are prohibited to

Council to act on illegal dumping

SRI AMAN: The situation of serious illegal waste dumping in the fire-affected area near Kampung STC and Taman Harmoni here needs to be monitored by the Sri Aman District Council (MDSA). Community Wellbeing assistant minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the fire that came from the dumping site proved the

Long-term projects to address water woes

SRI AMAN: Several projects worth a total of RM170 million are being planned to address water shortages here. Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the projects included long and short-term initiatives to address water shortages especially during dry seasons. “The Department of Rural Water Supply (JBALB)

Centuries-old graves to move soon

SPAOH: Approximately 200 graves, centuries-old, in the Seruai Muslim Cemetery here will be relocated to a safer area soon. Lembaga Amanah Khairat Islam Spaoh (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said the relocation would be carried out after a meeting with 60 beneficiaries. “About 200 graves have been identified.