Couple killed in head-on collision
BETONG: A couple was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive (4WD) at Jalan Beladin-Sepinang last Wednesday. The victims, identified as Sahari Rasid, 68, and Salbiah Ahmad, 48, were travelling from Maludam on the motorcycle. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the tragedy occurred around 2pm. […]
Taking over cancelled projects
PRIORITISING STATE’S WELLBEING BETONG: One of the measures taken by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in prioritising the wellbeing of the Sarawak people is taking over projects which were cancelled by the previous government. As reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Gerald Rentap […]
Processing machine for pepper farmers
BETONG: A pepper processing machine will be installed at the Farmers’ Organisation office here for the benefit of local farmers. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed this when officiating at a Community Extension Outreach Programme organised by the Agriculture Department at Rumah Jambai Bunsu in Kerapa Spak, Betong on Sunday. Uggah said […]
Airlifted in three years’ time
MARKETING OF BETONG AGRO PRODUCTS KUCHING: When discussing agriculture modernisation, Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas is not only talking about cutting-edge technology in processing the products but also how they are going to be transported more efficiently. This is particularly so in the case of Betong Division, located about 250km from […]
Projects in pipeline for Betong
BETONG: Plans to develop the Betong-Beladin Road from Kampung Buda to the Batang Saribas ferry base as well as the proposed expansion of the Betong Rural Products Market are among the two major projects intended for the future. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the initiative was put forward to ensure that Betong becomes more […]
Anti-devt tag for PSB Youth
BETONG: The Youth Wing of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) who repeatedly disputed the government’s development projects have been described as people who are anti-development. GPS Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu claimed that they deliberately refused to understand the responsibility of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the chief executive at the state. […]
Search continues for missing senior citizen
BETONG: The search is still ongoing for 70-year-old Linjong Edward, who was reported missing from an oil palm estate at Kampung Tabut Skrang, last Wednesday. A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said day five of the search and rescue (SAR) operation commenced in the morning with two groups. “The first group conducted […]
Get ready for new norm in election
BETONG: The coming 12th state election (PRN12) will be conducted differently from previous elections due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said that Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bukit Saban must get ready as there would be new regulations and procedures in place. “While election is very important, we […]
Illegal rock extraction foiled
BETONG: The Land and Survey Department here foiled an attempt by unscrupulous individuals to extract rocks without permit on Saturday (July 18). The illegal activity was detected through initial intelligence as well as patrols carried out by the department’s enforcement team. The enforcement team seized from the site three heavy vehicles as case exhibits. The […]
Pasar Tamu Betong to house 96 hawkers
BETONG: The RM5 million Pasar Tamu Betong, which is expected to be fully completed by the end of August this year, will provide more comfortable spots for hawkers as well as buyers. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu, when met at the pasar tamu here yesterday, said the new pasar tamu was just waiting for the […]
