Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Flood-affected longhouses receive aid

MUKAH: Sarawak Plantation Berhad (SPB) has provided aid to longhouses in the Jalan Bukut area that have been cut off due to flooding. The food aid baskets, which included essential items such as beverages, rice, eggs, cooking oil, and sugar, were delivered by SPB Board Member, Philip Matau. The aid

Dalat evacuations rise to 78 people due to flooding

DALAT: The number of flood victims evacuated to the Stadium Perpaduan Dalat temporary evacuation centre (PPS) has increased to 78 people as of today. Dalat Civil Defence Force Officer, Junior Lieutenant (PA) Muhammad Helmi Halim, said that all the victims are from 20 families. “Yesterday (Monday), the victims were from

Minister visits villages hit by floods

DALAT: Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, visited several flood-affected villages here today. Among them were Kampung Tanam, Kampung Sungai Ud, Kampung Kekan, and Kampung Medong. These areas are at high risk of severe flooding if the heavy rainfall continues and coincides with high

Pesta Bederun showcases Balingian’s potential

MUKAH: Pesta Bederun is not just about entertainment or celebration; it is also an opportunity to plan a better future for Balingian. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi stated that the event showcases the area’s vast development potential. “We see its potential in terms of cultural tourism and a sustainable community

Close cooperation vital to face floods

MUKAH: All parties need to cooperate in facing the current flood situation, emphasised Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. She said that with close cooperation from various parties, all efforts would run smoothly. “Additionally, when bringing the elderly to a temporary evacuation centre (PPS), make sure their medical

Aid distributed to residents stranded by flood

MUKAH: The main road to Engkerbai has been cut off due to flooding, making it difficult for the residents of Engkerbai and Lubok Bemban to reach their longhouses and schools in the area. Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, said that this situation has caused difficulties for residents

102 successfully registered for SKAS

MATU: A total of 102 individuals were successfully registered under the Sarawak Basic Needs Contribution Engagement Programme (SKAS) for the Matu District at the Igan Community Hall recently. The programme was attended by 119 residents, of whom 17 were not successfully registered. Those who were unsuccessful may submit an appeal

Students join mass circumcision programme

DARO: Fourteen students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Mohamad Redeh took part in the Hero Sunathon 2025 mass circumcision programme, held recently at the Kampung Saai Community Hall here. The programme was organised by the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) of SK Mohamad Redeh Saai, in collaboration with Alumni Science Tengku Abdullah 2000,

Crucial to enhance skills, knowledge in managing villages

BALINGIAN: Community and village leaders (KMKK) are urged to attend the Leadership Integrity Module Course (MIKM) organised in their areas. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said such courses are aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge in managing their villages. “Through this

Year-round usability of SKAS financial aid

MUKAH: The Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will ensure that the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak or SKAS can be used by the recipients of the financial assistance programme. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said the public do not need to worry