Fresh flowers in Betong, thanks to Josphine

BETONG: Ahead of Christmas Day which falls next Sunday, many people will be looking for fresh flowers. In major cities flowers may be readily available but it’s not the case in Betong and not everyone is willing to go through a six to seven-hour round trip to Kuching just for the flowers. However, there is... Read More

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November 16, 2022

Father, daughter escape van fire

BETONG: A man and his daughter managed to escape a fiery death after the van they were in, caught fire along Jalan Temenggong Datuk Montegrai on Wednesday (Nov 16). No injuries or casualties were reported as the 56-year-old driver and his 15-year-old daughter managed to get out to safety. A spokesman from the Fire and... Read More

Sarawak News

November 8, 2022

GE15: Chuat to step down; “purely a personal decision”

SPAOH: Former Betong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat has declined to be re-nominated for the 15th general election (GE15) on his own accord. He said there was neither coercion or duress made; and it was purely a personal decision in wanting to make way for a new and younger leader to take... Read More

GE15 Watch, Sarawak News

October 28, 2022

One killed in fire incident

BETONG: A fire incident an hour before midnight on Thursday (Oct 27) in Kabong had caused the death of a person. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received an emergency call regarding a vehicle on fire at 11.01pm on that day. Firemen from Saratok Bomba station were deployed to the incident located at... Read More

Sarawak News

August 17, 2022

Speedy actions save school from totally burning

BETONG: Swift actions by teachers and school staff managed to save a primary school here at Jalan Fedrell from being burned down last Tuesday (Aug 16). A total of eight fire extinguishers were put to use to douse off the flames at SJKC Chung Hua Debak before firemen arrived, said the Fire and Rescue Department... Read More

Sarawak News

August 8, 2022

Betong growth to focus on five areas

KUCHING: Five key areas of growth have been proposed to speed up the transformation of Betong into an economically productive and prosperous division by 2030. The onerous task will be given to the Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA). BIDA chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the five areas of focus are infrastructure development which... Read More

Sarawak News

July 11, 2022

Monitor lizard in ceiling captured

SPAOH: A monitor lizard that had inexplicably found its way up the ceiling of a house has been captured. Betong Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Desem Samuel told the media that APM was requested to catch the reptile at around 4.55pm. “When APM personnel reached the location, which is Kampung Bungin, they found the... Read More

Sarawak News

June 27, 2022

Agency to boost development in Betong

BATANG LUPAR: The newly-established Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA) will boost the planned development in the Betong Division, said Batang Lupas MP Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim. Hence, she called on the local community and tribal leaders (KMKK) to play their role in helping BIDA plan the facilities and needs of the people in Betong as... Read More

Sarawak News

June 18, 2022

Deadly cobra caught, released

BETONG: A retail shop owner had an early surprised visit from a slithery customer while cleaning up to prepare for business this morning. The frightening snake incident happened at a shop in Empiang, Kampung Engkeranji and firemen from Betong station were promptly alerted of the reptile presence around 7.10am. Upon arriving, the team met with... Read More

Sarawak News

June 10, 2022

Betong’s tourism products waiting to be tapped

KUCHING: Betong Division’s numerous tourism potentials are simply waiting to be exploited, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said. He said the time had now come for these potentials to be properly identified, developed and promoted. The deputy premier singled out Bukit Sadok, the site of the fortress of Iban legendary hero and Sarawak nationalist... Read More

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Fresh flowers in Betong, thanks to Josphine

Father, daughter escape van fire

GE15: Chuat to step down; “purely a personal decision”

One killed in fire incident

Speedy actions save school from totally burning

Betong growth to focus on five areas

Monitor lizard in ceiling captured

Agency to boost development in Betong

Deadly cobra caught, released

Betong’s tourism products waiting to be tapped

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