Call to merge two primary schools in Katibas

THE federal government is urged to merge two primary schools in Katibas, namely SK Musah and SK Nyimoh, to ensure that children in rural areas do not miss out on education. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan, stated that he was informed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) that the construction of SK Musah is now cancelled […]

Speed up development in Song District, urges Katibas rep

KATIBAS assemblyman Lidam Assan requests that the Sarawak government earmark Song District as an “Affirmative Action Area” to speed up its overall development in his debate in support of the Supply 2023 (Bill 2022). “I continue (as per the last sitting) to request for more assistance for Katibas to provide a concerted effort and assistance […]

Rural products commercialised thanks to improved telco facilities

KUCHING: Katibas constituents are pleased with the efforts by the state government and federal government in equipping the constituency with an improved telecommunication network. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan stated that there are many food products such as dabai fruit, empurau fish and tengadak fish in Song area that can be commercialised to the urban areas. […]

Katibas folk to benefit from bridge, road projects

KUCHING: Katibas residents are poised to benefit from further development following the government’s allocation of RM105 million for the construction of the Katibas-Bangkit Bridge and a road to Sungai Bangkit. A grateful Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan thanked Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for the allocation. “On behalf of the people of Katibas, I […]

Katibas rep calls for constituents’ cooperation

SIBU: Katibas Assemblyman Lidam Assan had a meeting with Sarawak State Implementation Monitoring Unit director Azmi Bujang in Kuching on Friday (Jan 7). According to him, in the brief meeting session, he had presented several items for the attention of the unit for the benefit of the residents in his constituency. “I appealed to him […]

Call to repair telco tower

KUCHING: The authorities have been urged to do something about the telecommunication tower at Nanga Serau, Katibas in Song. In making this call, Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia) permanent chairman Munan Laja said that the telecommunication tower at the said area has not been functioning for more than a year. “Since it was built a […]

Road project to benefit Katibas River folk

KAPIT: The construction of a 33.8 km Nanga Banjor/Nanga Makut/Nanga Engkuah road along the Katibas river in Song district will give significant impact to dwellers in the area. The project which started in October last year, is expected to be completed by end of next year to benefit 20 longhouses, three schools, two clinics and […]