KABONG: Fire safety education should be instilled from a young age with the hope that children can protect themselves in emergency situations, says Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He suggested that schools collaborate closely with the Fire and Rescue Department to disseminate knowledge about fire safety. “Knowledge and preventive education about
LINGGA: The winner of the River King title in this year’s series of regattas in Sarawak will clash in the “Battle Of Titan,” introduced as a new event at the Lingga Regatta next month. In a statement, the Lingga Regatta Working Committee, announced the new event, namely, the Bidar 30 rowing
KUCHING: A total of 24 projects have been listed for implementation under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) of the Kabong State Constituency in the upcoming year. Kabong Assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir stated that all these projects were proposed for advancement to the Sarawak State Government based on the wishes of
PUSA: It is necessary to set up a fire and rescue station (BBP) in each district in the state, including in Sebuyau, Pusa, and Lingga, according to Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli. He stated that this proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. “I
SARATOK: The Sarawak government has approved funds under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to upgrade the open arena at Rumah Ikom near Senyawan. In addition to this, assistance in the form of construction materials will be provided to residents affected by recent strong winds. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri noted that
KABONG: The establishment of the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) by the Sarawak government is not mere rhetoric, affirms Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir, as eight projects to upgrade plantation roads undertaken by the agency have commenced work early this month. According to him, the projects, involving an allocation of
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Twenty-one series of community development programmes were successfully organised around Simanggang in an effort to cultivate environmental cleanliness among the community. The programmes also served as platforms for government agencies to deliver information about government services and the latest information and policies. Deputy Minister
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY ROBAN: Kampung Melayu Roban Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) dominated the two final events at the Sungai Seblak Boat Race, held as part of the Roban Festival. Winning both the Bidar 10 division and earning the title of King of Sungai Seblak 2023, the
ROBAN: A walk down memory lane, in this instance, through the ruai (corridor) of an olden day longhouse, has turned out to be a major attraction at the Roban Festival here. Though only a replica of the original Iban longhouse, it is making a good impression on visitors who stop
BETONG: Human trafficking syndicates typically operate both domestically and internationally, carrying out activities with ease as they are difficult to trace by the authorities, says Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu. He explained that these syndicates deal with specific individuals to manage various documents regarding the victims, making it challenging for
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