Communities seek office presence in new township

KABONG: The state government will look into requests to establish community based offices in the new township here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the requests have been made by the Malay, Chinese and Iban communities as well as women. “They have requested to have their own office so that they […]

Tug of war offers lucrative cash prizes

KABONG: Cash amounting to RM31, 600 is provided as a prize to the winners of Sarawak’s open Tug of War at Kabong’s Tanjung Kembang Beach on October 22 and 23. Members of the public are invited to join Sarawak Open Tug Of War organised by the main committee of PBB Branch N.40 Kabong with the […]

Tug-of-war main draw at beach celebration in Kabong

KABONG: Tanjung Kembang Beach, which is the focus of visitors every weekend, was further enlivened by the excitement of the Malaysia Day celebration there on Saturday. Various exciting activities were held, the most attention-grabbing being the women’s tug-of-war competition and the sand castle building event. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir and his wife, Meryani Yasin, […]

Levelling works being carried out

KUCHING: Levelling works on the site of the former wooden shophouse that was razed to ground in Kabong Town in June this year are currently being carried out. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju in a Facebook post said this after a visit to the affected site yesterday. “At that time, I immediately channelled a sum […]

Kabong rep concerned about drug cases in district

KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir has expressed concern regarding the rising drug cases in the district. He also thanked the Saratok District police for dealing with criminal cases in the district. According to Saratok OCPD DSP Mordani Tanin, the cooperation of all levels of society was important to combat crime as they could be […]

Kabong fire victims aided with RM50,000

KABONG: Victims whose 10 premises which were destroyed in a fire last week had received a donation from Saratok MP. A total of RM50,000 was handed over by Datuk Ali Biju who went to visit them near the scene yesterday. In his Facebook statement, Ali conveyed his sympathy to the families of the victims and […]

Huge support for Kabong fire victims

KUCHING: Some community leaders have lent help in support of the fire victims of 10 Kabong shoplots that were destroyed in a blaze on June 29. Leading the delegates to lend monetary aid to the victims in Kabong yesterday was president of the Federation of Moral Associations Sarawak, Temenggong Kueh Aik Seng. He led a […]

Time to have fire stations in all districts

KABONG: Every district in the state must have fire and rescue stations to keep damage to a minimum in the event of a fire. Deputy Minister of Community Welfare, Mohammad Razi Sitam, urged the Federal government to study the matter. “I fully support the proposal for these stations to be established in every district in […]

PBB members told to remain united

SARATOK: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members have been advised to stay united to strengthen the party in the face of ever-increasing political challenges. The advice came from Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir during the party’s Kabong branch delegates meeting for the 2022-2025 session at Dewan Terbuka Pantai Tanjong Kembang here, on Tuesday (May 10). […]

Kabong PBB elects office bearers for 2022-2025

KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohammad Chee Kadir attended the Kabong Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) meeting here yesterday. The establishment of a new wing for youths aged 18 to 28 is a necessity to meet the needs and interests of this group, and it receives full support, he said. He also emphasised that PBB must have […]