BETONG: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Ajau has been selected by Scania for the implementation of its master sustainability project in support of efforts to conserve nature. The selection of SK Nanga Ajau makes it Scania’s first in Sarawak and the third in Malaysia. Scania Southeast Asia business development director Ian
BETONG: Betong Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba) welcomes study tour programmes from schoolchildren and preschoolers as a platform to develop children’s interest in firefighting. According to Betong Bomba operating officer PBK I Henry Jugah, the study tour would also expose the children on what to do in the event of
BETONG: Efforts to establish Saribas Agro Park can begin once a road leading to it has been completed, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. According to him, the Suri-Tuie road is currently being built at a cost of RM42 million provided by the state government as announced by Chief Minister
SIMANGGANG: Cahaya Putri Ruai 8 was crowned Benak King (literally tidal bore king) after winning in the final of Sakai 30 during the 18th edition of Pesta Benak here last Sunday. The team, led by Captain Roslan Bujang, received RM5,000, the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud
SIMANGGANG: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s presence yesterday had enlivened the 18th Edition of Pesta Benak. Taib’s arrival, accompanied by Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil at 11am, was welcomed by Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. Also present were Batang Lupar MP
Chief minister assures his government will deliver SRI AMAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday called on Sarawakians not to doubt him. I know some people doubt me, saying, ‘Bena ndak kah Abang Jo tok?’ (Is Abang Jo sure of what he is doing?). Don’t worry,
PUSA: A total of 64 communication for behavioural effects (Combi) volunteers here participated in a dengue outbreak training programme organised by Betong Health Office yesterday. Comprising 25 Combi of Kampung Hulu, 24 (Kampung Tengah) and 15 (Kampung Hilir), the empowerment programme trained participants on how to check mosquito breeding sites
DEBAK: Religious houses are platforms to unite and strengthen the togetherness of a community regardless of race and religion. In expressing this view, Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that there is no place for extremism in the state. “There is no such a thing as Muslims are prohibited to
SRI AMAN: The situation of serious illegal waste dumping in the fire-affected area near Kampung STC and Taman Harmoni here needs to be monitored by the Sri Aman District Council (MDSA). Community Wellbeing assistant minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the fire that came from the dumping site proved the
SRI AMAN: Several projects worth a total of RM170 million are being planned to address water shortages here. Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the projects included long and short-term initiatives to address water shortages especially during dry seasons. “The Department of Rural Water Supply (JBALB)
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