Two killed in self-accident in Saratok
SARATOK: Two people were killed in a self-accident involving a four-wheel drive (4WD) at Jalan Berayang, Saratok-Sarikei, yesterday (June 2). According to a statement by the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call pertaining to the incident at 4.06pm. Upon arrival, the team found that the Toyota Hilux, which had four passengers (three […]
Saratok needs a flyover to alleviate congestion: Friday
THE Saratok junction needs a flyover to alleviate the increasing traffic volume after the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway has brought the promise of improved transportation, reducing travel distances and time. “However, with this development comes the inevitable increase in traffic volume, […]
Driver injured in pickup truck crash in Saratok
SARATOK: A driver was injured after his pickup truck skidded and crashed along Jalan Saratok-Roban here yesterday (May 8). The accident happened around 5.10 pm when the man was driving to Saratok from Sarikei. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department said firemen from the Saratok station were promptly despatched to the scene near Rh Tingting, Sungai Klampai Church. On arrival, they found the pickup truck flipped on its side in […]
e-waste campaign returns to Saratok
SARATOK: The electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collection campaign organised by the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), the state Department of Environment (DOE), and the Ministry of Public Health, Local Government, and Housing returns this week. Held starting today until tomorrow at the Sri Kalaka Saratok here, the campaign, which is run from 8.30am to […]
Orphans and needy children receive food baskets
SARATOK: A total of 129 orphans and 88 needy children (asnaf) have received food baskets ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri handed over the food baskets to the recipients from Kupang, Paloh and surrounding areas in his constituency. He said the charitable gesture was one of the noble demands of […]
Heavy vehicle catches fire
SARATOK: A 12-tonne lorry caught fire at Jalan Saratok Roban here in the wee hours of the morning today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said 10 per cent of the vehicle was damaged by the flames. Firefighters from Saratok fire station were despatched to the scene after they were alerted to the […]
Potential teachers told to grab opportunity
SARATOK: The opportunity to fill the vacancies in the teaching profession should be grabbed and not to be rejected due to unreasonable excuses. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the potential teachers should be open minded when they are still young as this is the time for them to gain as much experience as possible in […]
BDDA set to be main agent of change in Saratok
SARATOK: The Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA) will play a key role in revitalising and beautifying Saratok town. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said part of the the agency’s allocation for his constituency would go towards beautifying the town. “We are studying the plan to beautify the town of Saratok, complete with new sports infrastructure and […]
Vacant house destroyed in late evening fire
SARATOK: A vacant double-storey house used as a source of electricity for a longhouse near Sungai Engkabang was destroyed in a fire yesterday (Jan 31). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from the Saratok station were deployed to the scene following an emergency call around 6.20pm. On arrival, they found […]
Over RM600k in MRP funds distributed
SARATOK: More than RM600,000 of minor rural project (MRP) allocations were distributed to various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Krian state constituency. Assemblyman Friday Belik said it involved 11 clubs and associations, 16 Parents and Teachers Associations (PIBG) and bureaus. “In addition, also receiving were 41 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs). The total for […]
