Author: Osman Razali

Fight against dengue menace continues in Pusa

PUSA: Betong Division Health Officer Johnny Pangkas revealed yesterday that his health officers did not encourage residents to store water in order to curb the dengue outbreak and prevent aedes mosquitoes from breeding. “However, due to the water crisis experienced by the people in this area as well as the

Bintulu Rangers are champions

DEBAK: Bintulu Rangers were crowned 2019 Sarawak Cup futsal champions (SFC19) after defeating PFA Odin Kuching squad 6-2 in the final at the Riveria Sport Centre, here,  Sunday afternoon. They brought home RM5,000 cash prize, the Sarawak Cup trophy and accompanying trophy while PFA Odin received RM3,000 cash prize, a

‘Welfare Officers’ were crooks

SRI AMAN: An elderly woman from Kampung Bakong here lost RM2,000 after she was deceived by three individuals impersonating officers of the Welfare Department. The incident happened at 10.30am on Friday after the 60-year-old withdrew money from a bank. According to an officer from the Sri Aman district police headquarters

Peace, racial harmony boost growth, says Speaker

DEBAK:  Sarawak is able to carry out various projects for the well-being of the people, thanks to peace and racial harmony in the state, said State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. “We in this state are quite lucky; despite having 27 tribes, we are still able

Anti-rabies operations from July 31-Aug 1

BETONG: Over 200 stray dogs are targeted during the fifth phase of anti-Rabies operations here from July 31 to August 1. Stray dogs are the main focus throughout the operation because of growing concern that they could be rabid or carriers of rabies. Therefore, community representatives in each area should

Rela members told to uphold peace, security

SPAOH: Members of the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) are urged to continue to uphold the movement’s role in enhancing peace and security in the country. Sarawak Rela director Rini Tupong said the security aspects have to start from home by ensuring that the members’ families are free from any crime

17 beehives destroyed

SRI AMAN: The Civil Defence Force (APM) has destroyed 17 beehives of various sizes here for public safety. Sri Aman District APM Captain (PA) Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the task of destroying the nest was not an easy one. “However, to date, all cases have been cleared as we have

Plans to promote state’s diversity

BETONG: The state government has big plans to promote the diversity of local culture and arts overseas which will show the uniqueness of the Land of the Hornbills. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that if the state’s cultures and arts are brought

Over 1,000 homes go dry in Beladin

BELADIN: The water level at the reservoir of the Beladin water treatment facility is critically low, affecting much-needed supply to over 1,000 homes. Beting Maro PBB deputy head Awang Sarbini Gapor told reporters that the entire Beladin village was suffering from water shortage. “As informed by the Rural Water Supply

‘BB1M better than its successor’

DEBAK: Many rural youths want the federal government to continue with the 1Malaysia Book Voucher (BB1M). This matter was brought up by students of SMK Saribas during the youth chat session ‘Belia…Apa kata kitak?’ with Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam which was held at Riveria Sport Centre here yesterday. The