SARATOK: The Saratok Festival commenced last night at the Sri Kalaka Stage, drawing an impressive turnout of over 1,500 people from diverse races and religions, despite the heavy rain that persisted since the afternoon. The annual event is renowned for its vibrant and lively atmosphere, exemplifying the spirit of celebration
KUCHING: The headquarters of the Sago and Nipah Development Authority will be in Dalat and a branch office will be established in Pusa District. According to Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor who is also a member of its Board of Directors it was decided at a recent meeting that the
BELADIN: Over 30 storm-affected homes excluded from welfare aid for not meeting the eligibility criteria may receive donations from the service centre of elected representatives here. According to the Betong Divisional Social Welfare Office (PKMB), only 14 houses are eligible for disaster relief. Betong assemblyman Razaili Gapor is currently evaluating
SONG: The Harvest Team (GTR) Layar surprised everyone by winning the Balleh-Kapit Raft Safari, beating 22 other challengers. The team led by Betong District Officer Alfred Geling Ason and team adviser Christina Peter came out tops with the fastest time of four hours 23 minutes and nine seconds. Alfred said
SARATOK: The sport of “pangkah gasing,” will now be an annual feature at the Saratok Festival. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri was pleased with the inclusion of this traditional game in the festival’s main lineup this year. He strongly supported the promotion of “pangkah gasing” among the younger generation. Duri emphasised
SIBU: In the list of the 17 best schools with excellent results in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), two schools from the Betong District have shone. SMK Saribas secured the seventh position, while SMK Pusa ranked 16th. Behind the publicised success lies the inspiring story of Nurul Mardhah Peni,
DEBAK: SMK Saribas and SMK Pusa have emerged as the top performing schools in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2022 results in the Betong District. SMK Saribas achieved a School Average Grade (GPS) of 3.21, making it the best school in the district. Additionally, SMK Saribas also obtained the
BETONG: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has granted approval for RM600,000 to fund the construction of two Rural Roads Network (JPD) projects in Semumok Baruh and Teguyu/Muman. According to Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu, the projects are expected to be tendered in August. “The first JPD project
ROBAN: Job opportunities offered through the Sarawak government’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 should motivate parents to encourage their children to do well in school. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, even if they have passed the public examinations, they should continue to encourage them. “For those who have finished
SPAOH: The World Bank recognising Sarawak as a high-income state proves that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is doing a good job. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said we should be proud because this recognition comes from the World Bank, who carefully looked
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