SIBU: The celebration of Malaysia Day at the Saratok District level on Sept 30 is expected to be a festive event with the participation of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri stated that several activities involving the national security forces have already been discussed with the Commander
KABONG: Seven projects falling under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) within the constituency, amounting to RM830,000 in value, are expected to be completed within a three-month timeframe. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir announced that these projects encompass the improvement of six jetty lanes and the enhancement of the People’s Sports
KUCHING: The Functional Literacy Education (PLF) and Adult Literacy Education for Skills (LEADS) classes conducted by the Department of Community Development (Kemas) can be further improved with information technology (IT). Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development Mohamad Razi Sitam said there should be no limits to enhancing PLF
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
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
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.
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
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: 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
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
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