Author: Famas

International rafting to continue as annual event

KAPIT: The international rafting events will be continued from year to year in the time to come, said Kapit Division Resident Joseph Belayong who is the organising chairman of Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari held from 7 to 8 April. “Compared to last year, we have some 35 teams that include participation

RM444, 000 MRP grants for 37 recipients

KAPIT: State Assemblyman for Bukit Goram, Jefferson Jamit Unyat yesterday presented minor rural project (MRP) allocation amounting to RM440,000 to 37 local bodies comprising the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK), Women Bureaus, Parents and Teachers Associations, local clubs and association, religious institutions and non-governmental organisations under his constituency. The

Kapit sees drop in crime index

  KAPIT: Kapit Police chief, DSP Freddy Bian disclosed that for the period from January to March 2018, only nine (9) cases were recorded as compared to sixteen (16) cases in the corresponding period last year. “This is an improvement. Most of the cases involved theft and house break-ins. Many

A club that preserves Iban warrior costumes

KAPIT: The incumbent chairman of Kelab Gagung Sibu Sarawak (with its acronym KGS), Jabang Juntan was unanimously re-elected chairman for another term (2018-2020) at the club’s third annual general meeting (AGM) held at Kapit District Council (KDC) here over the weekend.  For the purpose of election of new committee members,

Kapit celebrates ‘World TB Day

KAPIT: Deputy Kapit Division Resident in charge of social development, Belayong Pok told the people to value and look after their health as health most importance in life. “A lot of time, public members are unaware of the importance of health and fitness. Only when they fall sick, then they

Coffeeshop, restaurant owners told to adhere to council laws

KAPIT: Coffeeshop and restaurant owners operating here and in Song Bazaar are reminded to strictly adhere to the relevant council laws (Local Authorities Ordinance 1996, Local Authorities By-Laws 1999) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumers’ Affairs Association’s Price Control Act. The chairman of Kapit Coffee Shop and

RM4.5 mln express boat terminal extension completed

KAPIT: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing went for an inspection of the newly completed RM4.5 million Kapit Express Boat Terminal’s extension at Kapit Waterfront here, yesterday. Masing was accompanied during the inspection by Kapit District Officer Elvis Didit, Bukit Mabong District Officer Douglas Pungga,

Suspect with fake RM100 currency notes nabbed

KAPIT: A 34-year-old man here was arrested for having in his possession 62 fake RM100 currency notes. According to a source the suspect had earlier on made payment at a petrol station on Tuesday after refuelling his car here using the RM100 currency note where he was given the balance

KDC to compound litter bugs, says secretary

KAPIT: The Secretary of Kapit District Council, Jabang Juntan disclosed that the council will be carrying out compounding action against those litter bugs at public places with immediate effect. “The council has been educating the members of the public through notices, talks and signboards to refrain them from littering at

Women delegation from KFA visits PDK Kapit

KAPIT: In conjunction with World Women’s Day, a delegation from the Women’s Wing of Kapit Foochow Association (KFA) yesterday morning paid a visit to Kapit Community-Based Children Rehabilitation Centre (PDK Kapit) at Taman Cham Ung Hwa here. Leading the delegation was its chairperson, Anita Wong who presented monetary gifts in