Author: Osman Razali

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

80 villagers carry out holiday gotong-royong

SARATOK: Residents of Kampung Kupang Hilir spent the Gawai Dayak public holidays carrying out gotong-royong activities here. It was organised by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Kupang Hilir in collaboration with the Kupang Hilir Neighbourhood Area (KRT). More than 80 residents spent about four hours collecting

Keep momentum of mosque construction: Razi

DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam hopes the contractor undertaking the construction of a new mosque here will be able to maintain the momentum of work. According to the Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development, residents here are expected to use the new mosque in early

Fish project wins Sri Aman co-op Shell approval

SIMANGGANG: Koperasi Opah Sri Aman Berhad emerged among the top five winners at the Shell LiveWIRE Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp Sarawak 2024. Nur Izzati Zalaluddin and her partner Muhammad Farid Anuar were delighted that their Polydactylus ‘Lupar’ensis fish project brought them success. The other winners were Toclan Agrotech Company, Zinsolar Engineering Sdn.

Floods hit as longhouse prepares for Gawai

BETONG: Floods have been troubling many low-lying areas following continuous heavy rain especially over the weekend. And with the Gawai Dayak celebration just round the corner, the headache couldn’t have come at a worst time for residents. Tuai Rumah Charles Damit Augustine from Rumah Panjang Lawing Padeh said his longhouse,

Co-curriculum Carnival a good idea: Mohamad

SARATOK: The Co-curriculum Carnival is considered a platform to highlight the talents of children in sports. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri thus praised the organisation of the carnival for schools in Saratok District. “This is a medium that can provide early exposure to students about the potential of sports, with the

House buyers demand OC for Taman Seroja Indah

SARATOK: The issues and challenges surrounding the acquisition of occupation permits (OP) for housing in the Taman Seroja Indah area need to be addressed judiciously. Kalaka state assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that it involved many parties, particularly the rights of the residents. “I hope the Sarawak government, through the relevant

Grassroots leaders urged to provide socioeconomic development feedback

BETONG: Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has called on grassroots leaders to provide feedback on proposals to enhance socioeconomic conditions in their areas. He stressed that advancing Betong’s development requires collective effort, not just the work of elected representatives. “As representatives of the people,

Pufferfish Festival returns in July

DEBAK: The “nyagang” (catching) of puffer fish, part of the Pufferfish Festival in Kampung Mangut from July 19 until 21, is expected to attract 20,000 visitors. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the iconic event in Saribas was stalled for several years

Betong CENTEXS expands courses and facilities to meet demand

BETONG: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Betong is advancing its mission to produce skilled individuals by introducing new fields of study before the year’s end, alongside the construction of new buildings to accommodate the growing student body and demand for classroom space. Betong CENTEXS manager Andrew Emparan