Author: Clement Erik Wong

More progress in Limbang, Lawas assured

LAWAS: Widespread development in Limbang and Lawas will continue under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who assured this, commended Awang Tengah for his hard work and pointed out that the people here were lucky to

Two new cases in Lawas

KUCHING: Two new Covid-19 cases were reported in Lawas on Sunday (Sept 27), bringing the cumulative total of cases to 706 cases statewide. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said both cases involved local men working as frontliners at the Sarawak-Sabah Border Post in Merapok, Lawas. “Both cases

Projects worth 1.61 billion for Betong

BETONG: The state government has proposed 18 development projects worth RM1.61 billion specifically for the Betong Division. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the projects were proposed under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and it was a matter that was emphasised for

Become entrepreneurs

BETONG: Graduates are urged to consider entrepreneurship as one of the alternatives to employment. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry provides various incentives towards assisting entrepreneurs nationwide. “Among these is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Full mandate for Abang Johari to lead

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has given full mandate to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to lead the party in the coming state election to ensure continuity of prosperity and development in Sarawak. PBB vice-president Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the delegates from the Betong

Coastal Development Authority mooted

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has called for the establishment of a Coastal Development Authority. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi who presented the proposal said the development authority would serve to manage and develop coastal areas in the state. “If agreed, the

Dayaks not marginalised

BETONG: Sentiments on the ground accusing Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg of having marginalised the Dayaks are untrue, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said one would understand that the accusations made were false when reading and observing the policies and programmes implemented

Abang Jo assured PBB united with him

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has pledged full support for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari’s leadership. PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said all 14 PBB Betong branches are ready to strive alongside the chief minister for the sake of PBB, Gabungan Parti Sarawak

Opposition just huffing and puffing

BETONG: The opposition is full of ‘hot air’, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, the oppositions are envious of commendable work done by the state government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “When the chief minister announces a project, they

Good turnout at convention rehearsal

BETONG: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone mini convention rehearsal today received a good turnout from local PBB branch and sub-branch members. According to PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, this indicated that PBB and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a whole are receiving good support from