Author: Osman Razali

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

Al-Quran’s teachings foster better society

SARATOK: Al-Quran is a comprehensive guide for humanity in achieving and honouring the pinnacle of knowledge in life. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that the Al-Quran, revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW over 23 years through Angel Gabriel, touches upon various aspects of social norms, worship, inheritance, family matters, national administration

Eyes on Borneo for future acts

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Malaysian artist and social media influencer Luqman Podolski has expressed his eagerness to perform in Sarawak. Luqman, whose real name is Luqmanul Hakim Kamaruddin, said his aspiration to collaborate with Sarawakian artist Noh Hujan in the future. “I’m setting my sights on Sarawak and its neighbour, Sabah. I’m

13-ft python caught in escape attempt

BETONG: A 13-foot python weighing 25 kilograms was successfully captured within three minutes after attempting to escape. Civil Defense Force (APM) Betong officer Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the APM was alerted of the presence of the python in the open space of the Betong Metro Polytechnic (PMBS) at 2.58

Lukanisman moots combined approach to building clinics

BETONG: A combined approach to setting up health clinics is under discussion between the state and federal governments. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said this was discussed with Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas during their meeting in Spaoh. According to him, this is aimed at expediting

Spaoh haemodialysis centre to cost RM1 mil

BETONG: Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to establish a haemodialysis centre in Spaoh. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that the proposed cost is RM1 million. “They have agreed to the collaboration between BDDA and Spaoh Health Clinic (KK)