Bank Rakyat Xcess Betong opens today
BETONG: The operations of Bank Rakyat Xcess Betong, which will be commencing on Monday (Nov 30), is the fruit of the state government’s labour in providing the best banking and financial services in rural areas. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the state government’s decision to approve the application to open a Bank Rakyat branch […]
Crash victim dies in hospital
BETONG: A motorcyclist died while receiving treatment after he crashed into a stationary lorry at Jalan Serembang-Manggut on Friday (Nov 13). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident occurred around 2.40pm when the motorcycle was believed to have gone out of control and crashed into a lorry parked […]
Missing granny returns home
BETONG: A senior citizen believed to have gone missing after she visited her farm in Batu Api near here last Tuesday, was found safe today. Betong fire chief Vincent Yabi said the victim identified as Andun Jabu, 77, was found about two kilometres from where she was last seen. At 11.04am, the victim left the […]
Landslide affects 200 longhouse residents in Lubok Antu
BETONG: A landslide has affected about 200 residents of longhouse Rumah Ginddy, Nyemungan, Lubok Antu here. Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 9.21am this morning and deployed firefighters to the location. Upon arrival, they found that the landslide occurred from the kitchen area of the longhouse. There are about 200 […]
RM127mln to improve Kabong water supply
KUCHING: A total of RM127mil has been set aside by the state government for 14 water supply projects in Kabong, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “When the projects are completed and start operating, it will improve the existing water supply system and channel clean water supply to be enjoyed […]
Villagers chance upon skeletal remains
BETONG: Villagers were shocked to find skeletal remains in a forest at Bukit Rabung, Tabut, Skrang on Thursday night (Oct 22). According to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, the remains were found by villagers who were inspecting their snares in the forest. Around 7pm that evening, Betong fire and […]
Sarawak to produce hybrid seeds
KUCHING: Having sufficient and consistent supply of quality seeds is a very important component in the state’s agricultural development programme. Having the right seeds is a lynchpin in the industry’s growth. With these in mind, the state has embarked on a programme to focus on hybrid seeds production at the Debak agricultural centre in Betong. […]
Rep speaks on what people expect of TVS
BETONG: TVS is expected to broadcast programmes that cover the lives of all communities in Sarawak whether in urban or rural areas, said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. Taking a reality show, which depicts the lives of rural people in Korea as an example, he said the show became popular as it managed to give […]
GPS generous with assisting people
BETONG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has provided many types of assistance, including self -improvement and income generating programmes for the people of Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Emas said this is because it believed in helping people to migrate to higher living standard. He said this when launching an Agriculture Department […]
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 […]
