Author: Osman Razali

School leavers can pursue tourism expedition cert

BETONG: Secondary school students who have completed the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) in 2022 and are still looking for a place to continue their studies are invited to enrol in pursuing the Tourism Expedition Certificate at Betong Community College. Its director Andrew Douglas Gudam said that registration is still

Pre-CNY waste collection from Feb 5

SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman District Council (MDSA) will be collecting bulk waste in the town ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The council said the collection will begin next Monday covering areas such as Taman Sri Jaya, Taman Desa Indah, Jalan Hollis, Jalan Brayun, Taman Suria, Taman Makmur,

Use grants effectively to enhance education quality, says MP

SEBUYAU: Government grants allocated to Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) are hoped to be effectively utilised to improve the quality of children’s education, according to Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli. He pointed out the government’s commitment to supporting schools through annual fund allocations, aiming to elevate the standard of education. “May

Kalaka rep urges continued cultivation of Quran appreciation

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has stressed the importance of nurturing a culture of love for the Quran within the community, highlighting ongoing initiatives aimed at integrating the Quran into daily life. He noted that while various efforts have been made to promote Quran appreciation, challenges remain in strengthening the

Kalaka resource centre gets go-ahead

SARATOK: The state government has approved the construction of the Hulu Perpat Resource Centre. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said it was one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in his constituency this year. “We have identified a suitable site in Kampung Hulu Perpat for it. The work

Ulu Paku Undop road paving completed

SRI AMAN: The Ulu Paku Undop road, spanning 8km from Simpang Kenyungan to SK Paku, Undop, has been paved. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the road is set to be fully completed by Feb 23, following the approval of a 219-day extension

Decade of wait for upgrade ends

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri is pleased that two major projects in the constituency, worth RM180 million, will begin this year. Mohamad said that the community has eagerly anticipated the construction of a bridge over the Krian River (Pagan Bridge) and the development of the Bajau-Kupang Road for over a

PACE UUM students extend support to orphans in Sibu

SIBU: The Professional and Continuing Education Centre (PACE) of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) recently demonstrated its commitment to community service by supporting orphans at the Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex through the ‘Kami Prihatin’ programme. According to a statement, 65 participants, including PACE UUM students, visited the Sarawak Orphan

Mohamad pledges community fire brigades across Kalaka

SARATOK: Community fire brigades will be established across the Kalaka constituency from this year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the aim is to ensure every resident has knowledge on fire safety. According to him, his service centre will collaborate with the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station as well as several

Kalaka to benefit from RM6m projects

SARATOK: High-impact projects worth more than RM6 million will be implemented in Kampung Kupang in an effort to improve the socio-economic status of residents there. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri hoped the projects under the Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) will be implemented this year. “We will continue improving the drainage