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Baleh students, teachers gain basic water life-saving skills in 3-day programme

6 days ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 18): A three-day water safety programme was conducted for students and teachers of five schools in Baleh to impart basic life-saving knowledge and skills. The programme was jointly organised by the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) and Kapit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Kapit SRB office Carol Bunggang said a total of 119 students from SK Nanga Sempili, SK Nanga Enturoh, SK Nanga Balang, SK Nanga Setapang and SMK Baleh, together with their teachers, took part.
Live up to expectations, serve with dedication and integrity, Kapit councillors told

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 17): Councillors must live up to the people’s expectations by addressing any issue within the community that comes under their jurisdiction, said Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said being a councillor means serving the grassroots with dedication and integrity regardless of the issue raised by the people. “The success or failure of the council very much depends on the councillors’ capability and commitment to serve.
Sarawak ready to send cross-country contingent to national outing in Melaka

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 15): The Schools Sports Council (MSS) Sarawak Cross Country Race 2025 fulfilled its core objective of selecting the best athletes to represent the state at the national championships, which will take place in Melaka from May 8 to 11. Organised by Kapit Education Office and assisted by SMK Selirik, the state-level event was held at the Kapit Sports Field last weekend.
New ‘tamu’ sites out to benefit rural traders in Song

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 12): The two just-completed ‘tamu’ (farmers and jungle produce markets) in Song near here should help the local traders market their offerings without having to travel far up to Song Bazaar or Kanowit. This was highlighted by Ambrose Abong Bugek, the political secretary to the Works Minister, during his recent visit to Tamu Nanga Sesawa and Tamu Simpang Ngemah, both situated at Jalan Temalat in Song.
RM355,000 in MRP funds given to 28 bodies in Bukit Goram

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 9): Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Customs and Laws) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat handed out Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocations amounting to RM355,000 to 28 organisations in his Bukit Goram constituency. The recipients included parent-teacher associations (PTAs), as well as local youth and sports clubs.
Kapit co-operative appeals for release of RM100,000 grant over a year after minister’s approval

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 7): Koperasi Sungai Kapit has appealed to the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development to release the RM100,000 grant approved for the co-operative. According to co-operative chairman James Minggu @ Jembu Serang, the grant was first committed by Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick on May 16, 2023 in Kuching.
Keep up programmes, activities to uplift Dayak womenfolk, Jamit tells SIDS

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (March 31): The efforts of Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) have succeeded in uplifting the lives of women by providing opportunities for them to connect, collaborate and develop their skills and talents, said Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat. Speaking when gracing the SIDS Central Region Women’s Day dinner here on Saturday, the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department said such efforts elevate the reputation of each individual and the community in general, ensuring societal advancement.
Kapit District Council chairman calls it a day after six years

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (March 29): Kapit District Council (KDC) chairman Lating Minggang on Friday chaired his final full council meeting ahead of his official retirement. Having served as council chairman since 2019, his term as chairman comes to an end tomorrow (March 31). “I have decided to give way to others to lead the council and to spend more time with my family,” he said.
Food baskets distributed to flood victims in Kpg Muhibbah Bletih, Kpg Baru

4 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (March 26): Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Customs and Laws) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat handed over the ‘food baskets’, arranged by the Welfare Department, at the Bletih State Complex here on Monday. The contributions were meant for the villagers of Muhibbah Bletih and Kampung Baru at Jalan Suhuili here, who were adversely affected by the recent floods.
Over 1,000 gather for quinquennial Tua Pek Kong parade | Borneo Post Online

1 month ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (March 17): The quinquennial Tua Pek Kong procession at Song Bazaar near here on Saturday evening gathered over 1,000 participants from 26 groups, including those representing Tua Pek Kong temples throughout Sarawak. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Asan led the parade, which kicked off at 5pm and covered the route surrounding the bazaar.