Author: Osman Razali

Youth encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship

SARATOK: The youth are being urged to actively explore business opportunities, either through direct involvement or part-time engagement. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri highlighted that many young individuals have achieved success in the business world, serving as inspiration for others. He noted that, on average, these youth are willing to seize

Sarawak, Putrajaya enhance development cooperation

DEBAK: Sarawak will strengthen its cooperation with the federal government from time to time to secure more funds for development in the state. Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the Unity Government is not just a coalition of political parties but also a

Deputy Minister backs e-Kasih refinement

DEBAK: Sarawak needs a more concrete system for categorising and registering the income of its population, especially when it involves e-Kasih. Deputy Minister of Women, Children, and Community Welfare Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the existing e-Kasih system can be questioned. In this regard, he believed that when Premier

Mohamad: Don’t take bullying at school lightly

SARATOK: School and parents need to be stricter in dealing with the issue of bullying at school and other disciplinary cases. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said each party has a role to play, not just leave the matter to one. On the part of the parents, they should tell children

Sarawak mourns ex-Ranger Ujang Ijau

BETONG: Sarawak is saddened by the loss of Ujang Ijau, a former member of the Sarawak Rangers, who passed away at his home near Rumah Panjang Radin Wilson in Penebak Ulu Layar on Sunday. His fourth child, Gulang Ujang, confirmed that Ujang had kidney disease and would have turned 96

Sarawak Medical Club’s volleyball contest fosters camaraderie

BETONG: In a bid to enhance camaraderie among medical professionals, the Sarawak Medical Club Branch (KPSC) in Betong recently held an inter-unit volleyball competition. The event, held at the indoor court of SJKC Chung Hua Betong, was coordinated by the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s (KKM) KOSPEN WOW National Fitness Programme.

Upgrading of drainage system to develop agriculture sector

SARATOK: The priority is to upgrade and rearrange the sluice gates and drainage system in three villages is in tandem with the focus to develop the potential of the agricultural sector in order to improve the socio-economy. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the initiative is a high-impact project that will

RM2mil spent to upgrade drainage system in Batu Lintang town

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak government has invested RM2mil to upgrade the drainage system in Batu Lintang town, effectively addressing the long-standing flood issues in the area. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis highlighted that the completed Projek Rakyat has brought significant benefits to the local community.

Benak Regatta attracts record-breaking entries

KUCHING: The organisers of this year’s Pesta Benak, popularly known as the Benak Regatta, are elated to announce that they have received an impressive total of 31 entries for the boat racing categories. The committee, headed by Sri Aman Division Land and Survey superintendent Michealson Nyisin, is thrilled with the

Rep ready to help residents build longhouses

KUCHING: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has pledged his support to assist residents who wish to build new longhouses in his constituency. He said that there are certain procedures, including a site feasibility study that needed to be carried out before construction could begin. Presently, he said the constituency has 34