Author: Osman Razali

APM collaborates with Suara Sarawak for media training

KUCHING: Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) officials serving as the secretariat for disaster management committees in the state need to master proper techniques in media reporting and public communication. Captain Azamsah Apearal, Senior Training Officer of APM Sarawak said this is crucial to avoid miscommunication that could cause panic. In

Fostering racial harmony in schools

KABONG: Schools have the potential to promote love and harmony among different races through various community programs, such as breaking the fast. According to Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said schools, community members, and elected representatives should work together to develop education through community programmes. “I fully support the Jom Sungkei

MP to keep highlighting dilapidated schools

SEBUYAU: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, intends to keep raising the issue of dilapidated schools in Sarawak so that they can be restored as soon as possible. Citing the case of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sebuyau he assured that the issue will be pursued in the Dewan Rakyat. “For

Couple gets to celebrate Aidilfitri in renovated home

SARATOK: A married couple here can heave a sigh of relief ahead of the upcoming Aidilfitri as their dilapidated kitchen floor has received the attention of the Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri. Homeowners Mariah Buyong and her husband, Razak were selected as recipients of the Minor Rural Project- Sarawak Poor Home

Counter service benefits rural folk

SIMANGGANG: The opening of the Mobile Service 2U counter service has benefitted the rural communities allowing them to have access to welfare services. Deputy Talent Development Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has commended the initiative which not only brought both the leaders and the community together, but also provided opportunities

Krian bicycle race on May 1

SARATOK: Cycling enthusiasts are invited to participate in the “Krian MTB XC Challenge 2023” bicycle race which will be held on May 1. In a statement released the Betong Cycling Association said the race will be held in the vicinity of Rumah Panjang Lubok Kerupok and the Wong Klangsau waterfall.

Youths told to work with govt on ideas

SARATOK: Youths are invited to move in tandem with the government so that their ideas can be used in development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said ideal development involves ideas from all age groups, each with their own unique advantages. According to him, older groups have different expertise compared to young

Growing Saberkas likely to allocate more funding

SARATOK: United National Youth Association of Sarawak (Saberkas) is expecting to distribute more allocations this year as there are now additional branches of the movement. Its president, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said at present allocations are distributed by Saberkas Central to its branches. “Actually, in the past, there

Mosque constructions to be continuously monitored

PUSA: The construction of new mosques and suraus in Beting Maro constituency, which has not yet started, will be continuously monitored and followed up on, according its assemblyman Razaili Gapor. These, he said, included the mosque in Kampung Semarang, as well as mosques in Kampung Spinang, Batang Maro, Tambak, and

Be thankful for given benefits, facilities

BELADIN: Members of the community need to be grateful for the benefits and infrastructure which were set up by the government so they can carry out their moral duties comfortably, said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He said nothing is more precious that the peace and harmony which have been