Author: Osman Razali

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

Completed projects not operating due to electricity issue

PUSA: Several projects categorised as physically completed but still unable to be used in the Beting Maro constituency are related to electricity connections. This includes the newly built building of SK Kalok, which is in its final implementation stage. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor hopes that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)

Plan to curb saltwater threat to agriculture

PUSA: Eight of the 12 projects proposed for the Beting Maro constituency involve agricultural infrastructure development. According to assemblyman Razaili Gapor, they are hoping the list of 12  projects will be approved for implementation under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). “Eight projects, are focused on agricultural infrastructure development, especially

Rep wants ministry to be in charge of regattas 

SARATOK: The Ministry responsible for organising boat racing regattas in Sarawak is proposed to become the coordinator, responsible for arranging the schedule of events every year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that there are many boat racing regattas in Sarawak and they are held in various locations. He said that

27 SMART telco towers in Betong parliamentary area

BETONG: As many as 27 new telecommunication towers known as Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) have been developed within Betong parliamentary constituency. First phase involves Luban Ulu, Tembawai Lubok, Kampung Buda, Graji Atas, Melabu Bair, Nanga Mara, Penurin, Nanga Buai Asal, Nanga Buai Melanjan, Meribong, Serudit, Bukit Bantas Danau,