Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Latest landmarks a boon for communities in Spaoh

BETONG: Changes to the town of Spaoh has hugely benefitted the communities here, with modern infrastructure complementing the picturesque traditional villages and new landmarks coming up. According to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bukit Saban deputy chief Cr Abang Suhordie Abang Zaini, two such modern infrastructure—Spaoh Sports Complex and Spaoh

Independent Hasbie Satar says he’s right person to help Betong

SPAOH: With the 15th general election (GE15) closing in, the independent candidate for Betong wants to win the parliamentary seat to resolve his constituents’ problems and improve their quality of life. Hasbie Satar said he had the credibility and ability to bring their woes to Parliament. “With my manifesto, I

Getting to know candidate via sports event

BETONG: What a way to introduce Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Betong candidate to branch members through a fun sport activity here at Betong Sports Complex. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Layar Branch Women’s Movement here on Friday (Nov 11) organised a fun sports event and at the same time

Go and try Lubok Antu’s famous smoked fish

LUBOK ANTU: Smoked fish is among the most famous delicacies favoured by locals here and also those who come to visit from outside the area. Sulan Guang has been selling various types of produce at Market Hasil Hutan (market selling jungle produce) Lubok Antu District Council (MDLA) and among them

Give us a bigger representation in Parliament: Shafizan

SRI AMAN: Newbie Mohamad Shafizan Kepli is appealing to Batang Lupar voters to continue supporting Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for Sarawak to have a louder voice in Parliament. He said the coalition has a proven track record in governing the state since its establishment in 2018. “In the past, we

Undergraduates from two varsities participate in Petronas outreach programme

KUCHING: Over 400 students from Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus and Curtin University Malaysia took part in Petronas’ Career Resides in You (CARRY) Youth Outreach programme. The programme was aimed to increase awareness on the multitude of career opportunities within the energy industry to local talents. Apart from that,

Vote for gender equality, says women’s society

KUCHING: Sarawak Women For Women Society (SWWS) hopes voters will see the 15th general election (GE15) as an opportunity to promote gender equality. Its president Angie Garet said that while some would be encouraged to note that there are 127 women candidates nationwide, this is still a small fraction of

Credentials make Lo better candidate: Yap

KUCHING: Stampin candidate Lo Khere Chiang is second to none when it comes to having an intimate knowledge of the constituency. He has accrued such knowledge through his position as Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman which serves most of Stampin. In stating this SUPP Kota Sentosa branch chairman and Kota

SEB rewards rural students for excellence

KUCHING: Fifty-nine students from SMK Bakun and SMK Belaga received Academic Excellence Incentives from Sarawak Energy academic achievement. Of the 28 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students from SMK Bakun and six from SMK Belaga, seven of them achieved six and seven As, while 27 students achieved four and five As.

Rodiyah appeals for voters’ strong support

SIMUNJAN: Continuing the development agenda that is currently ongoing and has been planned before is one of the main focuses of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). GPS candidate for Batang Sadong, Rodiyah Sapiee said, many development projects have been and are being implemented here in the constituency by former Batang Sadong