Author: Osman Razali

More allocations required to replace dilapidated schools

SEMARANG: The Unity Government has been urged to focus on replacing dilapidated schools in the state aligned with Sarawak’s support to the demands in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said that there are still many schools where children learn in an environment that is not

Assemblyman praises role of NGOs in Saratok

SARATOK: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Indai Tai Fitness Club (ITFC) deserves praise as they are able to promote a healthy lifestyle among the community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the national morbidity survey conducted several years ago reported that as many as 1.7 million Malaysians were at

Youth fest for job seekers

BETONG: The BeYouth Festival (BeYouth Fest) 2023 programme, organised by Politeknik METrO Betong (PMB), is scheduled to take place this weekend, offering opportunities for young job seekers. According to the event’s spokesperson, Emilyn Nojen, PMB was entrusted to organise the programme initiated by Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur

Rep wants road delay resolved

SARATOK: Any issues that cause delays in the construction of Bajau-Kupang Road must be resolved immediately so that its construction can begin in the near future. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri reiterated the call of the people who have been waiting patiently for years. “I understand that the Public Works Department

Batang Lupar MP pledges to work for all

PUSA: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, has reiterated his commitment to provide the best service to all residents in his constituency. He said the people’s support during the last general election must be repaid. “Thus, whatever I can do as a member of parliament, I will try my best.

Comprehensive development plan for Pusa

PUSA: The government has approved a comprehensive development plan for Pusa district to ensure it does not lag behind. The new development plan will be supported by the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) in the implementation of several major projects keenly awaited by the local community. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili

Sports facilities to get priority under agency

DEBAK: Areas in the Betong Division that do not have sports complexes will be included in the priority list under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). Community and Well-being Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said several issues related to sports and recreational facilities have been identified by the BDDA

RM16m centre to facilitate food hub plan

DEBAK: A RM16 million collection, processing and packaging centre (CPPC) is being built near Bebuling to facilitate an expected increase in food production following the construction of the Bebuling STOLport. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was to ensure agricultural and livestock products can be sold. “For

Employers must be given incentives

BETONG: The government needs to provide other incentives to employers if they want the latter to increase the contribution rate of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to 20 per cent compared to the current 13 per cent. This was pointed out by Saribas Muslim Citizens Association (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan

Contractors told to take rural projects seriously

SARATOK: Contractors should not consider projects under the Rural Transformation Program (RTP) as small projects that should be done casually. In stating this, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that government projects needed to be considered in a serious manner. According to him, the RTP project worth tens and hundreds of