Author: Osman Razali

Fresh flowers in Betong, thanks to Josphine

BETONG: Ahead of Christmas Day which falls next Sunday, many people will be looking for fresh flowers. In major cities flowers may be readily available but it’s not the case in Betong and not everyone is willing to go through a six to seven-hour round trip to Kuching just for

Concern on drugs being linked to thefts, crimes

SIMANGGANG: Cases of drug abuse do not only occur in cities or urban centres, but are increasingly spreading widely in rural areas. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam expressed concern when many other crimes such as thefts are linked to addicts who lack money to get supplies. “There are

Only 20 pct allowed vacation at one time

BETONG: It has been confirmed that only 20 per cent of each team is allowed vacation at any one time to ensure that the Betong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) have sufficient strength to face any eventuality during the monsoon season. Its Operations Officer Henry Jugah said that various measures

Ngoang, the edible catch behind the rains

KABONG: Ngoang or mang is said to be sustenance behind the heavy rains, which are certainly anticipated by the locals here. After all, every time it rains heavily all night, then in the morning the residents will party as early as 4 am. As for the people of Kampung Perpat,

Commitment from KMKKs vital in spreading development policies

KUCHING: Former Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz say the Sarawak government needs commitment from Ketua Masyarakat (KM) and Ketua Kaum (KK) or community leaders and tribal chiefs, especially in spreading the state’s development policy. However, he said KMKKs needed to manage their communities according to the guidelines provided by

Music association advised to revive traditions

SARATOK: The Saratok United Music Association is advised to increase the number of programmes that try to revive the traditions and culture of the Chinese community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, like other races, the Tiong Hua community also has rich traditions and culture that should be preserved. “For

YB urges villagers to donate blood regularly

ROBAN: Every village and longhouse in the Kalaka state constituency has been urged to organise regular blood donation programmes to ensure sufficient supply in the government hospital here. Assemblyman Mohamad Duri who made the call said donating blood could also bring humanity together. “When we donate blood, it reminds us

Call to prioritise basic matters in MA63

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof should prioritise the basic matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to be implemented immediately. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun stressed this is important to ensure that any issues related to MA63 are not raised in the future. He said Prime Minister

Kids tour Saratok Fire and Rescue Station

SARATOK: One hundred and sixty-nine children from 14 Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergartens recently went on a study tour of the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station (BBP). The kindergartens were Tabika Kemas Kampung Melango A and B, Kampung Tanjung, Kampung Melango Baru C, Kampung Kupang, Tabika Kemas Kampung Hilir Kupang

Five federal ministers can make big contribution

PUSA: Another assemblyman has held out hope that the five Sarawak MPs who are now in the federal cabinet will be able to contribute in a big way. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor is confident Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister and his four cabinet colleagues will be