Pemulih food aid for 4,800 Batang Sadong folk
SIMUNJAN: As many as 4,800 poor households and e-Kasih recipients in Batang Sadong parliamentary constituency will start to receive food baskets under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). On June 28, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that each MP is allocated an amount of RM300,000 to implement the food basket […]
Monetising heritage cuisine to drive economy
GEDONG: Heritage cuisine competitions such as the Batang Sadong Heritage Cuisine Competition do not just highlight the talents of participants but also identify new products which can bring economic value to residents in the area. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised that monetising heritage cuisine could boost economic activities in an […]
Man cheats death, nearly drives 4WD into river
SIMUNJAN: A man cheated death when he nearly drove his four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle into Batang Sadong river at the town’s jetty last Thursday. It was told that the 49-year-old man was driving alone to Kuching when the incident happened around 8.15pm. Simunjan fire station despatched their men to the scene and found the vehicle’s […]
Bridge reinforced to support water pipes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Sadong Bridge is being reinforced in order to support the weight of rural water mains. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that previous calculations did not take the pipes into consideration, and therefore the bridge must be strengthened. “Last time, the plan was to use submarine pipes, but […]
Sewing skills achieved
SADONG JAYA: The ‘womenpreneurs’ of Batang Sadong parliamentary constituency had taken a further step forward as their sewing skills are expanded through the production of face masks that not only reflect the uniqueness of Sarawak’s heritage and culture, but also put emphasis on high quality. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri […]
