BETONG: Some 686 food packets have been distributed to 314 households or 1,260 flood victims in Betong Division. Divisional Community Welfare officer Uwieng Gimos said the food packets comprising essential food items were distributed through the Betong Division Community Welfare office. The food assistance had been distributed since Jan 16,
DEBAK: Politicians are urged to put aside their differences and unite to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The interests of the country and the people should be placed above all others while their political differences should be tackled in the best possible way, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. This is
PUSA: The prolonged stagnant water situation at residences near Dato Godam, Selulap, Mbaduk and Meruang areas here has instilled anxiety and fear among its residents. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune’s sister paper Suara Sarawak, the residents opined that there seem to be no action taken to solve the problems that
BETONG: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) welcomes the cooperation extended by Politeknik Metro Betong Sarawak (PMBS) in producing more competitive young entrepreneurs. SEDC Betong Region enforcement officer Mohd Aizat Dollah said the collaboration between government agencies and educational institutions such as PMBS is a step forward for the good
PUSA: A long-tail macaque, possibly a very hungry one, was spotted eating kuih bahulu, a traditional cake, on a rooftop in a kampung here on Sunday. A housewife, who wanted to remain anonymous, said she was busy making tea around 11am in the kitchen when two macaques came through the
PUSA: The decision by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to disallow those returning to Sarawak from undergoing home quarantine is fair, says Razaili Gapor. Home quarantine invited anxiety and concern among the people at large as it was difficult to control, added the Beting Maro assemblyman. “Individuals who have
DEBAK: Two unemployed individuals were arrested and 30.1 grams of syabu seized in a raid by Betong Narcotics Crime Investigation Division at Kampung Lalang, here yesterday. Betong district police chief DSP Zamry Alli said the two suspects, aged 32 and 19 years, were found to be positive for methamphetamine and
LINGGA: The tradition of reciting prayers, performed in the middle of the Batang Lupar, is now revived by a new generation of fishermen here. According to a local fisherman Ahmad Marbawi Loben, during the event, the fishermen will gather in the middle of the Batang Lupar (between Sungai Lingga estuary
TRISO: There is a proposal to place at least two People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel at each ferry point on shifts to ensure that the public adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) when taking the ferry. Triso village chief Awang Mos Sulaiman said as a result of the discussion
BETONG: Rules and regulations displayed on ferries should be strictly enforced by the operators and complied with by the public without fail. Spaoh Islamic Charity Trust Board (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said among the things that can be focused on at the moment is to review the
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