21 drug suspects held, den demolished
BETONG: A total of 21 suspects were arrested here for alleged drug abuse. They were caught during a raid codenamed “Ops Tisak” that also catalysed in demolishing the area for being used as a drug den. Chairman of Betong district One-Stop Committee (OSC), Sofhi Jebal said the operation was carried out based on the public […]
Landowners will be consulted
BETONG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas reassures that all Native Customary Rights (NCR) landowners will be consulted first before the Section 6 perimeter survey is done on their land. “There must be a consensus from all involved. All must agree to allow the government to come in so that the survey can […]
Projects worth 1.61 billion for Betong
BETONG: The state government has proposed 18 development projects worth RM1.61 billion specifically for the Betong Division. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the projects were proposed under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and it was a matter that was emphasised for development in the area. “Besides […]
Become entrepreneurs
BETONG: Graduates are urged to consider entrepreneurship as one of the alternatives to employment. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry provides various incentives towards assisting entrepreneurs nationwide. “Among these is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Technopreneurship Programme for university graduates,” […]
Opposition just huffing and puffing
BETONG: The opposition is full of ‘hot air’, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, the oppositions are envious of commendable work done by the state government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “When the chief minister announces a project, they would say it’s just hot […]
Betong all set to host biggest event
PBB MINI CONVENTION BETONG: This coastal town is all set to host its biggest event this year – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention Betong Zone tomorrow (Saturday). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is the convention’s organising chairman said some 650 delegates from 14 branches would attend the function. The […]
Major projects risk cancellation
KUCHING: The Bebuling STOLport (short take-off and landing airport) in Spaoh here risks being cancelled should the opposition take over the state government. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the opposition will disparage important development projects to discredit the government and its elected representatives. “They destroy the people’s dreams and needs to […]
Uggah commends people on SOPs adherence
BETONG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has commended the people of his Bukit Saban constituency for their faithful adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). He noticed that they had adhered to physical distancing and using face masks at all gatherings at their respective longhouses, […]
PBB mini convention in Betong Sept 26
KUCHING: Betong will host the second PBB mini convention on Sept 26. A committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has been formed to organise it. The committee held its second meeting here today. The Betong convention is the second one after the one held in Miri on Sept […]
Give ideas for national unity plan
BETONG: Members of Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Watch) committee and the local community are given the opportunity to contribute ideas and voice issues. This pertains to unity in the formation of the National Unity Action Plan (PTPN) which will be implemented next year. Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat said the government through the Ministry of […]
