Not so fun without ‘ringgo rayo’
RINGGO RAYO or ‘kenduri Raya’ (Raya feast) used to make Hari Raya Aidilfitri special in most villages in the Saribas state constituency in Betong Division of Sarawak. During ‘ringgo rayo’, there were lots of food, visitors and friendly chat. It was a tradition in the villages during the Hari Raya celebration. ‘Ringgo rayo’ was held […]
Assemblyman appeals for closer vaccination venue
BETONG: It is hoped that the government can provide closer vaccination centres to make it easier for those who will receive their second doses of vaccine. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said, for example, some areas in Saribas are quite far from Betong. “If the vaccination centre is only in Betong, people would be forced […]
Saribas folk crying for banking facilities
DEBAK: Residents of Saribas desperately want bank branches and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in town. Betong Division Temenggung Pi’ee Alwi said they had been waiting for far too long to enjoy such banking facilities. The appeal was made by community leaders, representing the people of Saribas, after the previous application was unsuccessful. “We hope that […]
Organisations need to be active at all time
PUSA: Clubs and associations in Saribas are advised to always be ‘alive’ or active by having networks with outside parties to ensure it will have strong funding support. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam also said the existing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are to be active at all times. “Get rid of the ‘hangat-hangat tahi ayam’ (not […]
Needs of people attended to equally
By Noor Syahhira Hady DEBAK: Problems and issues raised by the Chinese community have never been neglected, in fact, their needs are constantly monitored for consideration. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said that his state constituency is attended to equally regardless of the majority or minority group. “My principle is that any issues or problems […]
Lubok Tamang gets agropark
DEBAK: The government has approved the setting up of an agropark at Lubok Tamang in Saribas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the new agropark has an area of 1,400 hectares. “This is a golden opportunity for those interested in modern farming. We welcome all those from nearby longhouses and villages to […]
A government for the people
BUNGIN, Saribas: Future recipients of village expansion scheme (SPK) projects in the state are lucky as the state government not only provides build-ready lots, but it would also be completed with basic facilities. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said in Saribas, the government will develop the second phase of the Kampung Bungin SPK project that […]
New policy advocates transparency
DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam welcomes the implementation of projects by Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for 2020 worth under RM200,000. He said now the people, through the JKKKs themselves, are given the authority to implement the RTP projects. He said before this, there were baseless accusations […]
Abang Jo ensures prosperity for Sarawak
DEBAK: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to continuing all the struggles of previous leaders for the continuity of development although he has his own leadership style. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said, under Abang Johari’s leadership, Sarawak’s rights will continue to be fought for as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement […]
Saribas to be goat-breeding centre
DEBAK: Saribas is ready if the state wants to turn it into a goat breeding centre for Betong Division to meet growing demand. Its assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam stated that the preparedness was decided after seeing the breeding potential of the area. He said villagers in several kampungs are excited by the prospect of goat […]
