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Author: Osman Razali

Saratok honours 60 years, armed veterans

SARATOK: The district is gearing up for a special Malaysia Day celebration later this month, and one of the main attractions is the parade by the Malaysian Armed Forces Veteran Association (PVATM). Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, said that this event is in honour of the brave independence fighters. These heroes

Dilapidated schools in Kalaka require urgent attention

SARATOK: Funds from the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and Minor Rural Projects (MRP) are provided through the assemblyman to repair dilapidated schools. However Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri stressed it was very limited that the allocation had to be distributed to many schools. According to him, the schools in the Kalaka

RTP allocations on priority basis: Mohamad

ROBAN: Almost all villages and longhouses in the Kalaka constituency are applying to rebuild anew and also upgrade the drainage system in their respective areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, in this respect, said the distribution of allocations, particularly those under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), would be based on priority.

Rural folk beginning to reap benefits of highway

KUCHING: Rural communities are already beginning to experience increased economic activity as the Pan Borneo Highway nears completion. Saribas Muslim Association (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng believes the Pan Borneo Highway will have a big bearing on Sarawak’s economy, particularly on rural communities. Recently, there has been an increase in

Complete applications required for RES project

ROBAN: Every resident’s application through the village chief for the Rural Electrification Project (RES) must be ensured to be complete. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that the RES Project is a government initiative aimed at providing electricity supply to villages and longhouses in rural areas that are not connected to

Roban Festival making comeback after eight years

ROBAN: About 19 events have been lined up for the Roban Festival which will held at the end of October some eight years after the last one. Among others the focus will be on the boat race known as Jaguh Lumba Perau Sungai Seblak and tug-of-war on the water. And

Old Regatta becomes Tandang Sari Regatta

PUSA: The Pusa Regatta has a new name now—it’s called the Tandang Sari Regatta. This change honours the history of Tandang Sari, Dato’ Godam, Dang Isah, and others, ensuring their memory lives on. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said this will make the regatta here unique. “The Tandang Sari

Betong blood donation drive draws 74

BETONG: A total of 74 people did their bit for charity by participating in the “Jom Derma Darah” (Let’s Donate Blood) Programme here Betong Community College director, Andrew Douglas Gudam, praised them for coming forward to donate their blood. “We, at Betong Community College, were entrusted with organising the campaign

PBTs told to work with elected reps

KUCHING: Local authorities (PBT) must play their role in tandem with the respective assemblyman’s plans to ensure facilities for the people are well-implemented. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this applies to several key areas under the jurisdiction of the district councils. He explained that this involves drainage systems, concrete alleyways,

Much to gain by registering businesses: Naroden

BETONG: Entrepreneurs should register their businesses and utilise modern strategies to promote growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) adviser to the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said there is nothing to stop anyone from doing business without a permit or company registration. “It is