Author: Osman Razali

Gawai: Popular Debak’s ‘kuih sepit’ shines

DEBAK: Kuih Sepit Legend Debak received more than RM30,000 worth of orders for various types of dried cakes throughout May for this year’s Gawai Dayak celebration. Its founder, Normadhia Ahmad, 28, said the best-selling was the original Debak-made ‘kuih sepit’. “Thank God, we were able to complete the order with

Gawai shopping brings buzz back to retail trade

SARATOK: People were making a beeline to the shops for a spot of last minute shopping on Tuesday with just hours remaining before the Gawai Dayak celebration begins. Among the more sought after items were traditional clothes, personal adornments and crafts to enliven the occasion which is being celebrated in

Early morning blaze destroys house in Sri Aman

SIMANGGANG: A two-storey house at Kampung Hilir Sri Aman was destroyed in a fire early Wednesday. According to Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Ramlan Marajan, they were informed about the blaze about 7.15am. A team rushed to the location and while the fire was put out, it

Trapped lorry driver freed by firefighters

BETONG: An injured lorry driver was trapped in his seat following a head-on collision with another lorry along Jalan Tanjung Assam here. According to Betong Fire and Rescue (Bomba) Chief Vincent Baling Yabi, the driver had to be extricated from the cabin with special equipment. “The victim was then rushed

Ulu Roban water supply project expected to start

ROBAN: A water supply project in the Ulu Roban area is expected to start by the end of this year or early 2023. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said the project, funded by the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) and worth RM14.3mil, was approved in the second quarter of last

YBs concerned over disproportionate profit distribution

BELADIN: All parties involved in oil palm cultivation in the Beting Maro constituency will be called to discuss “disproportionate” profit distribution. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the issue has also surfaced in his constituency. “I take note of what was voiced

Complete projects on time, deputy minister tells contractors

DEBAK: Contractors are urged to take responsibility for development projects that could not be completed on time, particularly the Debak Sub-District Sports Complex and several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that when it was stated that a project

Make integrity a way of life

DEBAK: All parties, including members of the community, should make integrity a way of life. Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said the Sarawak government was the only state that placed great emphasis on integrity. “The Sarawak Premier’s Department has established a special unit called the Integrity and

Dedicated Batang Igan ferry suggested for plantations

DEBAK: Oil palm plantation companies have been urged to provide for themselves a ferry service crossing Batang Igan specifically to transport their trucks. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, said this would be a win-win approach as it would also resolve various difficulties

Construction of long-awaited mosques proceeding smoothly

BUNGIN: The process of building the three long-awaited new mosques in Saribas costing RM20 million is expected to proceed smoothly. Deputy Minister of Community Welfare Mohammad Razi Sitam said all the projects were approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg under the People’s Project. “It involves