Gawai Dayak celebration in Betong
CAPTION & PHOTOS BY GHAZALI BUJANG The Gawai Dayak celebration in Kampung Nanga Bangkit Ili, Spaoh in Betong, drew more than 300 locals. During the ceremony, many men are seen dressed as tribal warriors, as well as gorgeous women wearing traditional costumes. Celebrated every year on June 1 by the Dayak people in Sarawak, Gawai […]
Three bridges to further develop coastal areas
BETONG: The constructions of Batang Saribas bridge, Batang Lupar bridge and Muara Saribas bridge are being actively implemented in order to develop the coastal areas. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said the constructions of the three bridges are believed to boost the socio-economics of the people living in the area. Following that, he urged entrepreneurs […]
Central school in Bukit Saban mooted
BETONG: There are plans to build one central school in the Bukit Saban constituency. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the matter would be discussed with the State Education Department. “I am of the view that we should build a central school that is equipped with facilities and enough number of teachers so […]
Sarawak needs role models to forge ahead
BETONG: Sarawak needed more role models in the future in order to move forward towards a new economic model, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development stated that the new field, which consists of digital economy, hydrogen […]
Betong futsal event from Feb 24 to 26
KUCHING: A total cash prize of RM14,400 will be up for grab when the Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas Cup 2023 kicks off from February 24 until 26. The competition, which is also called Betong Indoor Futsal Championship, is organised by Bukit Saban Youths and it will be held at Spaoh Futsal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
