BETONG: Sarawak enjoyed a period of prosperity during the tenure of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. In stressing this, political analyst Dr Novel Lyndon said the former chief minister’s strategic vision and strong leadership skills enabled stability and progress in the state. With Taib’s guidance, Novel added,
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has pointed out that silat, as a sport, should be perceived as a struggle to preserve the art, culture, and heritage of the Malay community, extending beyond its role in self-defence. He stated that silat possesses a unique significance, serving not only as a martial
ROBAN: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has stressed the need for parents to be vigilant and provide guidance to their children, particularly after circumcision. “While circumcision itself does not signify puberty, in rural areas, it is often seen as the initiation into masculinity, marking a child’s transition into adulthood.” Speaking at
LAWAS: The Sarawak government is set to kickstart two major development projects in Limbang, Lawas – the Northern Coastal Highway project and the construction of the new Lawas airport. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that these initiatives are part of the government’s concerted efforts to
FINANCIAL planning awareness appears to be still lacking in the community. A Wealth Perception Survey conducted by Hong Leong Bank Berhad (HLB) recently saw 79 per cent of respondents admitting to not having a financial plan. This was mainly due to the assumption that they do not have sufficient funds
BETONG: Financial planning is a strategy in life geared towards sustainability and prosperity. Experts will readily agree with this dictum but, unfortunately, in reality a great many do not engage in any form of financial planning for one reason or another. Some cite insufficient funds for not being able to
SARATOK: The younger generation needs to understand the ‘ngabang’ culture during the festive season in order to keep it alive for posterity. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that the practice of visiting during the festive season is very significant, especially to strengthen friendship between communities of multiple races and religions.
SARATOK: A total of 163 landowners whose properties were affected by the Kupang-Bajau Road project here received compensations amounting to RM1,196,378. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the project would benefit about 5,000 villagers in Kampung Kupang and six long houses namely Rumah Panjang Rabiah, Andrew Kulih, Patih, Rengan (Selambon), Ambang
SIMANGGANG: Circumcision gains acceptance among non-Muslims due to health benefits. Batang Lupar assemblyman Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said that circumcision is considered obligatory worship for Muslims, serving both to adhere to Islamic teachings and to promote health. “Circumcision helps in cleansing a person from various impurities, which are primary sources of
SARATOK: When in Form Six, the entrance to the ivory tower is already in sight. In light of this, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri urged Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) candidates to give their best to achieve excellent results in the public examination. According to him, the aspiration to attend university
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