KUCHING: Several new access roads have been proposed to ease traffic at the Saratok intersection. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the absence of a flyover in Simpang Saratok often causes traffic jams of up to two kilometres. “Although it is understood that the flyover at the intersection is proposed in
BETONG: The implementation of small infrastructure projects needs to be coordinated by related agencies in place of the Public Works Department. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said the decision to transfer the implementation of small infrastructure projects to other departments or district offices
BETONG: Mohamad Razi Sitam has warned individuals against trespassing on the yet-to-be-opened Pan Borneo Highway route, stressing the importance of prioritising safety for themselves and other road users. The Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development highlighted that when a route is not yet opened, it indicates that
KUCHING: Five hospitals in Sarawak will be upgraded with haemodialysis units this year. Health Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa in a written reply to Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday said the Ministry of Health (MoH) is expanding haemodialysis services to patients in the interior by establishing
KUCHING: Two beauty queens will bring more colour to the Betong divisional level Gawai Dayak parade this Saturday. And for the first time the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) from Sabah will also be making an appearance at the parade which is expected to draw close to 2,000 people from
KUCHING: Establishing a Faculty of Education at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) may solve the issue of teacher shortage over the next four to 10 years. Spaoh Islamic Charitable Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said, there is now an education programme offered at Unimas, namely, the Bachelor
PUSA: The approval of several development projects by the Premier is a shot-in-the-arm for efforts to bring about more growth in the district. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, in acknowledging this, said to transform the Pusa landscape, basic things must be seen to first. “I am grateful that the
PUSA: The Sago and Nipah Development Board, which is expected to develop the commodity industry as a whole, should swing into operation immediately. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said this was because approximately 150,000 hectares of mangrove areas with apong are waiting to be exploited in Sarawak. “This is a
BETONG: Raising the salaries of teachers, lecturers and staff of the Ministry of Education commensurate with their highest academic qualifications will drive education forward. Spaoh Islamic Khairat Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said this would do justice to those who make an effort to attain higher
SARATOK: This year’s Saratok Festival is expected to be more lively with its launching coinciding with the celebration of Sarawak Day on July 22. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that festival finale will be boat races on July 28, 29 and 30. “So far it has been agreed that the
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