SARATOK: The Fire and Rescue Station here welcomed a visit from 108 children as part of an educational excursion from the Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens. The group comprised children from KEMAS kindergartens in Kampung Tanjung, Taman Seroja Indah A and B, and Rumah Panjang Nuing Batu 4 Sebatan. Accompanying
MALUDAM: An allocation of RM50 million under the Betong Development Agency (BDDA) will be used to implement four high-impact projects in Maludam and Triso. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said two of these projects aim to address the issue of flooding, which has been adversely affecting agricultural activities of
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has issued a reminder to the public to remain vigilant against phone scams, citing a recent case involving a teacher from Saratok. “Awareness campaigns have been carried out extensively by the authorities. However, fraudsters are cunning. They use various methods to deceive their victims. “Therefore,
BETONG: The Sarawak branch of the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) expresses hope that the Madani Government will raise the Fixed Housing Allowance (ITP) and Regional Incentive Payment (BIW) for civil servants. Sarawak Cuepacs chairman Jubilee Jineh welcomed the recent statement by Communications
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to allocate additional special funds annually for the organisation of various school activities. She explained that these funds would cover expenses related to a range of activities within the schools, including
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The eagerly anticipated salary increases for federal employees, promised by the Unity Government for the upcoming year, have created a sense of excitement. Many acknowledge that the review of salaries for veteran civil servants has been long overdue. The potential implementation of this review
BELADIN: Rural students must demonstrate that they are as proficient in English as their urban counterparts, said Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli. Because of that, he encouraged children from primary school to Form Five to strengthen their grasp of the English language. “An excellent command of English is really
SARATOK: Encouragement of sports activities such as football is not limited to promoting physical health but also includes unearthing new talents for development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri suggested that the football development programme should begin at the grassroots level. “In fact, it should be implemented systematically and holistically,” Mohamad said
BETONG: The increase in the state budget for the coming year shows that Sarawak is constantly promoting sustainable economic growth. Prof. Madya Dr. Bolhan Budeng, chairman of the Saribas Islamic Community Association (Perwaris), said the proposed budget of RM12.363 billion is a visionary and sustainable package. “It is a significant
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The RM12.363bil Sarawak Budget presented is a manifestation of the commitment of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to transform the development landscape in the state. It is perceived as fair to all and capable of guaranteeing the future of the next generation while
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