Author: Osman Razali

Big plans for family’s business

Have you ever heard that a person’s career is not necessarily related to his or her Bachelor’s degree? This is further supported by a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which showed that only 27 percent of college graduates work in a field related to their majors.

Abang Jo ensures prosperity for Sarawak

DEBAK: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to continuing all the struggles of previous leaders for the continuity of development although he has his own leadership style. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said, under Abang Johari’s leadership, Sarawak’s rights will continue to be fought for as

Riverbank will change Lingga’s landscape

LINGGA: The Lingga riverbank development project currently being implemented will change the landscape of Lingga town and add to its special features alongside the Batang Lupar river. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Lingga will no longer be a hidden town after the state government agreed

Industrial estates to empower SMEs

SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak government is actively developing industrial estates throughout the state to develop the potential of small towns as well as empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this industrial estate is developed in most rural areas or small towns.

Pasar Tamu Betong to house 96 hawkers

BETONG: The RM5 million Pasar Tamu Betong, which is expected to be fully completed by the end of August this year, will provide more comfortable spots for hawkers as well as buyers.  Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu, when met at the pasar tamu here yesterday, said the new pasar tamu

Wife has premonition about husband

PUSA: Jamie Taha, 54, felt uneasy the whole day on July 2. That was the day her husband, Sarkawi Talip, 61, went to collect sago stems in Sungai Undai and never returned. Hours later, she was shocked to learn that he had been attacked by a crocodile in the river

500 trees to reduce land erosion

LINGGA: A total of 500 mangrove trees have been turned into timber piles to reduce land erosion at an old cemetery near Kampung Lingga. According to Lingga assemblywoman Simoi Peri, the work was carried out by the villagers beginning today. “For starters, the Lingga Service Centre provided 500 mangrove logs.

62 arrested for various drug offences

KABONG: A total of 62 persons here have been arrested for various drug offences from January to June this year.   The statistic covers all areas under Saratok district police headquarters (IPD) including Saratok, Kabong and Roban districts.   Forty-two of those arrested were tested positive for drugs while the rest were

Sri Aman to see more development

SIMANGGANG: The study of a masterplan for the Sri Aman Development Plan 2021-2030 is expected to be completed within six months and estimated to cost around RM5 million. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said the provision was approved on behalf of the Sri Aman Development Authority (Sada) to conduct

GPS remains calm, intact and united

SIMANGGANG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains calm, intact and unified, even in the face of economic uncertainties.     According to Lingga assemblywoman Simoi Peri, even during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, GPS had remained calm while providing the best service to the people through various initiatives such as the