Author: Osman Razali

Sexagenarian missing after failing to return home

BELADIN: An elderly man has been reported missing in Kampung Hilir Beladin since Monday night. The victim is identified as 69-year-old Dillah Rigan, who is also known as Nek Dillah. According to Awang Subhi Awg Halil, the head of Kampung Hilir Beladin, the victim did not inform his family members

Beting Maro rep calls for review of Education Ministry SOP

PUSA: The standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) regarding the entry of politicians (people’s representatives) into schools and the distribution of aid should be reviewed. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor noted that the SOP, which was introduced in 2018 during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government,

Rural areas back bike license programme

PUSA: The MyLesen Assistance Programme, aimed at encouraging legal motorcycle riding in rural areas, has been launched with strong backing. Batang Lupar assemblyman Mohamad Shafizan Kepli highlighted the programme’s significance, emphasising its role in aiding the underprivileged to obtain a motorcycle license (Class B2). “The increasing cost of living has

Important for students to achieve all-round excellence

SARATOK: Students at SMK Agama here have been told to pay equal attention to religious studies and the demands of today’s new economy. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said it goes without saying that religious schools produce human capital proficient in Jawi, Arabic and the Quran. “However, the demands of new

Upgrading of Sungai Seblak embankment for community wellbeing

ROBAN: The Sarawak government is set to undertake phased upgrades to the embankment along Sungai Seblak near Kampung Melayu Roban, according to Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He affirmed the clear dedication of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to addressing the evolving needs of the people. Despite the substantial budget

School dropout rate worries MP

PUSA: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli has expressed concern over the dropout rate at schools. He said there are schools that have a relatively high dropout rate, where the number of students not attending school is worrying. He called on parents to therefore take the need to have their

Polytechnic gets close and personal with special needs children

BETONG: The “Santuni Kasih” programme of the Early Intervention One Stop Centre (OSEIC) at Metrocity turned out to be a valuable experience for members of Polytechnic Metro Betong Sarawak (PMBS) on learning about children with special needs. It saw a total of 14 members of the institution comprising the Student

MP to help repair jetty

SEBUYAU: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli takes seriously the condition of the dilapidated jetty used by children to go to school. He said he was ready to help repair the dilapidated jetty in Sebuyau. “I understand that this jetty is used by residents every day, especially children from Kampung

Strong winds uproot trees in two incidents

LUBOK ANTU: Two large trees fell in two separate locations near here due to strong winds that occurred late yesterday afternoon. Lubok Antu District Civil Defence (APM) officer Lieutenant Desem Samuel said the first incident occurred in Kampung Sebungko involving an Engkabang tree the size of a blue water tank

Call to lighten burdens of teachers, students

BETONG: Educators are concerned about the shortage of teachers and the unfilled vacancies in Sarawak. They hope the issues will be addressed by the government this year. They also have high hopes the government will resolve matters related to school infrastructure, curriculum and readiness to face the Alpha generation. LIZA