Author: Osman Razali

Sri Aman community unites to support mental health awareness

SIMANGGANG: The community in Sri Aman has demonstrated a strong desire to work together to support anyone in need of emotional and mental help.Acting director of Sri Aman Hospital, Dr Sim Poh Ling, noted that this reflects the community’s awareness that mental health is as important as physical health.“Without mental

129 rural projects costing RM17.5mil developed from 2021

SARATOK: A total of 168 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) have been developed over a period of five years in the Krian constituency. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik stated that 129 RTP projects have been implemented from 2021 to 2024, with a cost of RM17.5 million. “Next year (2025),

Party members just as important, says Sim

SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) leadership is playing an important role in government to bring about development in the state. This is in addition to working to restore Sarawak’s rights in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this SUPP president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said

Govt backs Julau’s push to become Lada Putih Krim hub with new initiatives

JULAU: In an effort to establish Julau as a hub for Lada Putih Krim production, the government has taken several measures, including the development of a Pepper Fertigation Study Plot and the construction of multiple farm roads.Vincent Sawat, director-general of the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB), stated that 19.2 hectares have

RM48.14mil spent on supporting Julau’s pepper farmers during RMK-12

JULAU: During the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), from 2021 until Oct 4, 2024, the government spent approximately RM48.14 million to assist pepper farmers in the Julau parliamentary constituency. Meluan assemblyman Rolland Duat Jubin stated that under the Pepper Plant Assistance Scheme, RM7.08 million in aid was distributed to 2,494 pepper

Kalaka rep encourages unity among teams at Krian Regatta

SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has reminded all teams competing in the upcoming Krian Regatta 2024 to demonstrate that the event can foster unity through water sports. He stressed the importance of maintaining harmony among participants, urging teams to avoid any undesirable incidents during the competition. “Saratok has a long-standing

New Spaoh police station completed to enhance local community safety

SPAOH: The completion of the new Spaoh police station demonstrates the Sarawak government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the local community. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said this also reflects the Sarawak government’s dedication to meeting the current needs of the police force and the people

MySTEP teachers good for contract positions

KUCHING: Substitute teachers serving under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) should be given contract teaching positions. Their teaching experience would be a valuable asset, said Ahmad Faizal Osman, popularly known as Cikgu Emmet. He noted that they would have also applied for teaching licences from the State Education Department

PBB Youth leaders urged to learn from seniors

SARATOK: The Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, has reminded the leaders of the Youth Wing of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in his area to emulate veteran politicians. He emphasised that as frequently highlighted by the party’s top leaders, PBB remains robust and resilient thanks to the loyalty of its

Beware fake investment schemes, pensioners told

SARATOK: The Sarawak Government Pensioners Association (PPKS) has been urged to remind its members about the dangers of non-existent investment schemes and online scams. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said increasingly active syndicates often target pensioners as their victims. “I think this is a serious issue that should be given attention