ROBAN: The Rural Electricity Supply (BELB) under the Additional or Late Application Fund (ALAF) scheme is hoped to continue its implementation to provide 24-hour electricity supply to village residents and new longhouses in rural areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that although several villages in Saratok have already enjoyed electricity
ROCKS sometimes become popular tourist attractions, thus positively impacting the surrounding areas, which are also developed to attract tourists. In Sarawak, for example, there is Batu Nabau, which has its own history. Similarly, there’s the iconic rock formation known as Turus Laut Kepala Ular in Bako National Park. Equally impressive
SARATOK: Cahaya Sagu Hati Group was declared as the winner of the Saratok’s Pintu Gerbang Aidilfitri competition, with the group’s decorated gateway selected as the competition’s best. Abang Azwan Abang Sarkawi represented the group to receive RM3,000 in cash prize. Meanwhile, Kampung Tanjung Hilir was named as the runner-up for
PONTIANAK: Air links between Kuching and Pontianak which were suspended at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic need to be reinstated for mutual benefit. According to the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono, direct flights would enhance travel by residents in both cities. He
PONTIANAK: The shifting of Indonesia’s capital to Nusantara will also have a big bearing on Borneo. Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono said this is why he has over the last two years been encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises to be more active.
PONTIANAK: More than half a million people from West Kalimantan travelled to Sarawak overland last year. Malaysian Consul in Pontianak Azizul Zekri Abd Rahim said 80 per cent of those who visited the state sought medical and healthcare services. According to him, this shows the two countries have a very
SIMANGGANG: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis called on relevant parties to expedite the pending Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects. “We must quickly complete the projects that have been approved, especially last year’s RTP projects, because this year’s RTP projects will begin. He pressed
SARATOK: The Pangkah Gasing Kalaka Competition, scheduled for April 26-28, is calling on enthusiasts of the traditional sport to participate and compete for the 2024 Aidilfitri Cup and a prize pool of RM2,500. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, said the event, which is organised by his service centre in collaboration with
SARATOK: The Kalaka constituency will improve its sports and leisure facilities to better serve the youth. Its assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there were ongoing efforts to bolster local infrastructure. “In our pursuit to provide fundamental development, the government remains committed to the youthful aspirations for accessible sports facilities,” he said
SARATOK: Federal ministries and agencies have been urged to step up efforts to support the Sarawak government’s efforts to boost rural development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said rural Sarawak is experiencing rapid changes due to provisions such as the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and the role played by regional development
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