‘Sarawak Maju Makmur’ chosen as theme for Saratok Aidilfitri Arch Decoration Competition

SARATOK: “Sarawak Maju Makmur” has been selected as the official theme for this year’s Saratok Aidilfitri Arch Decoration Competition, says Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He noted that the Aidilfitri celebration here would be incomplete without this mandatory event, which has been held since 1998. For over 26 years, adorning and colouring the main roads in […]

Chinese business community commended in developing Saratok

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri welcomes the support of the Saratok Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to help boost the socio-economic activities of the community here. He commended the chamber’s efforts especially in creating business platforms and job opportunities for the local community. He said this after receiving a courtesy visit from Saratok Chinese […]

Sustainable economic planning key to cooperative success

SARATOK: Cooperatives, as a business, must have sustainable economic planning to benefit members and the community in the long run. This will shed the stigma of cooperatives not going anywhere which is still prevalent among rural communities, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. “This is due to the failure of some cooperatives, therefore, appointed board members […]

Kalaka rep advocates fire extinguishers and fire safety awareness

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has urged the public to remove the stigma of solely relying on the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in the event of a fire. He stressed the importance of owning a fire extinguisher as a proactive measure. According to him, today’s society tends to think of Bomba as the only […]

Explain govt policies, grassroots leaders told

SARATOK: Grassroots leaders play a role in disseminating the policies of the Sarawak government so that the public is not easily influenced by the sweet promises of the opposition. Sarawak State Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said that Sarawak-based parties such as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had specific agendas for […]

Community volunteer activities encouraged to foster helpfulness

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamd Duri has stressed the importance of fostering volunteer activities in the community to ensure that the spirit of helping each other continues to thrive. He said there are still many people around who need attention. “So, take responsibility. While volunteer work may not promise monetary rewards, it is a noble endeavour […]

143 villagers get offer letters for scheme

SARATOK: A total of 143 individuals have received offer letters for the Hulu Kabong Phase 1 Village Expansion Scheme (SPK). Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said that Hulu Kabong SPK’s Phase 1 is the first scheme of its kind in the constituency, complete with specifications and basic infrastructure components. He further explained that the project […]

Saratok Open tug of war competition offers prize pool of RM7,500

SARATOK: The Kalaka Service Centre, in partnership with the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), will organise the Saratok Open tug of war competition, vying for the prestigious Mohamad Duri Cup. The competition comes with an enticing total prize pool of RM7,500.Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri revealed that the competition is scheduled to take place from […]

RM400k allocated for completion of Surau Darul Muafiqin

SARATOK: The final stages of the Surau Darul Muafiqin’s construction in Taman Seroja Indah are underway, with an allocation of RM400,000 to support its completion.“I am pleased to report that I had the opportunity to assess the construction’s progress today, and it is physically near completion.“The surau management committee is currently awaiting electrical connection, which […]

Cong Nam FT win futsal tournament

SARATOK: Cong Nam FT from Saratok won the futsal tournament jointly organised by the Batang Lupar MP Community Service Centre and the Dato Godam Sports Club here. Cong Nam FT took home the grand prize of RM1,200, along with a trophy and medals. Runners-up Godam A FT from Pusa had to be satisfied with RM600, […]