News near Stadium Mini Saratok Saratok Sarawak
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Storm damages five houses in Sarikei
Five houses in Sarikei, Sarawak had their roofs damaged after a storm and heavy rain hit the area this afternoon. Affected locations include Kampung Jalan Drahman Keria and Kampung Dibah, and no lives were lost. Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif said authorities are assessing the damage and considering using poverty housing project funds for repairs.
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Betong FA thrash Sri Aman FA 4-0 in Saratok
Betong FA secured their first win in the Sarawak Premier League 2026 Southern Zone after beating Sri Aman FA 4-0 at Stadium Mini Saratok. A hat-trick from Mohammad Hatadi Muliady helped Betong FA collect four points, while Sri Aman FA remain without points after their third defeat.
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41 schools in Tanjong Manis to get smart TVs before year end
Tanjong Manis MP Dato Yusuf Abd Wahab handed over smart TVs to schools in his constituency at a ceremony at SMK Semop today. He said all 41 schools in the Tanjong Manis parliamentary area are expected to receive the sets before the end of the year. He also inspected the RM300,000 upgrade of SMK Semop's dining hall, now about 90 per cent complete.
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Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has proposed that every Village Development and Security Committee in his constituency be required to keep fire extinguishers at designated spots. Speaking after the Bomba community programme at Dewan Perpaduan Stakan in Taman Samarindah, he said JKKK annual allocations could be diverted from less urgent activities to buy the equipment. He noted there are about 18 JKKKs in the densely populated constituency.
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JAS monitors peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor
The Department of Environment is paying special attention to peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor amid hot, dry weather. In Sarikei, the Selalang landfill fire covers 1.5 hectares with 67 per cent extinguished, while in Kota Tinggi peat fires cover 17 hectares and 10.12 hectares. JAS is monitoring air quality and urging the public against open burning.
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Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition in Betong well received
The Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition for Betong Division was held in Betong, Sarawak, and was well received by local residents. A retired soldier stressed the importance of young people appreciating the sacrifices of independence figures, while a civil servant and a student called for unity and for making use of the exhibition.
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Couple arrested in Saratok after drunken fight, test positive for drugs
A couple was arrested by police in Kampung Gerigat, Kabong, Sarawak after a fight that occurred while the man was drunk. Urine screening tests found both positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. They are being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Sarawak deputy health director: 125 rural clinics still lack reliable internet
Sarawak's deputy Health director said 125 health clinics in the state still face internet connectivity constraints, affecting healthcare delivery in rural areas. He spoke during the MADANINET 2026 programme at the Nanga Wak and Nanga Kara health clinics in Pakan on Monday.
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Skills programme empowers rural communities in Tanjung Manis
A community development programme was held at Kampung Sebayang Hall in Tanjung Manis to equip rural residents with construction skills. The event, officiated by Tanjong Manis MP Datuk Yusuf Abd Wahab, included training courses and repair works at local facilities.
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41 schools in Tanjong Manis to get smart TVs for digital learning
The Tanjong Manis Service Centre will provide 65-inch smart TVs to 41 schools in the constituency. The initiative, announced by MP Datuk Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab, will be carried out in phases, with all schools expected to receive the TVs by the end of the year.
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JPJ Sarawak: 13 motorcyclists die daily, new riders must be cautious
At a B2 licence assistance programme in Sarikei, JPJ Sarawak's deputy director highlighted that an average of 13 motorcyclists die daily in Malaysia. He cited a 2025 MIROS study showing 6,537 road fatalities, with 66% involving motorcyclists, and urged new riders to follow safety rules.
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Semumok Women's Bureau launched in Betong, targets international market
The Semumok Women's Bureau was officially launched in Betong on September 5 as a platform to empower local women through entrepreneurship. Layar assemblyman Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu announced a RM10,000 contribution to the bureau and encouraged marketing local products like beads and tuak to the international market.
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PBB Kalaka strengthens machinery for possible Sarawak polls
The PBB Kalaka branch held a meeting in Saratok to strengthen its grassroots machinery in preparation for a possible Sarawak state election. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri reiterated the party's commitment to Sarawak's development agenda, including PCDS 2030 and MA63 rights.
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Saratok water supply stable, assemblyman advises caution over haze
Water supply in Saratok, Sarawak remains stable during the dry season, with a previous issue of murky water resolved by the Rural Water Supply Department. Assemblyman Mohamad Duri advised residents to stay vigilant against haze and take necessary health precautions.
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1,014 B40 participants in Tanjong Manis receive motorcycle licenses under BLM program
A total of 1,014 participants of the Driving License Assistance Program (BLM) in Tanjong Manis, Sarawak, successfully obtained their motorcycle licenses after completing the JPJ screening, training, and tests. Tanjong Manis MP Dato Yusuf Abd Wahab reminded recipients not to misuse the licenses for illegal activities such as street racing.
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247 Bukit Saban farmers get pesticide aid for 2026 paddy season
A total of 247 farmers in Bukit Saban, Sarawak, received pesticide assistance on Thursday to help with the upcoming 2026 paddy planting season. The aid was distributed by the Bukit Saban State Service Centre, with Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas saying it will ease input costs and support rural agriculture.
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1,149 residents in three Kabong villages get 2,298 boxes of mineral water
A total of 1,149 residents from three villages in Kabong, Sarawak, received 2,298 boxes of mineral water from the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) following haze and water supply issues. The aid was distributed yesterday to residents of Kampung Sungai Endot Lot Kabong, Kampung Hilir Tengah Kabong, and Kampung Masjid Lama Kabong. An additional 3,734 boxes are scheduled for delivery to five other areas today.
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Betong Sarawakku Sayang postponed as haze continues to disrupt major events
The Sarawakku Sayang Programme for Betong Division has been postponed due to the ongoing haze, following a decision by the state disaster committee to defer large gatherings. This is the second such postponement, with other events in Mukah, Kapit, and Spaoh also affected.
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Army delivers 648 boxes of water to drought-hit longhouses
The Malaysian army and Sarawak Social Welfare Department delivered 648 boxes of mineral water to residents of three longhouses in Betong affected by water supply disruptions. Further deliveries are planned for two more longhouses.
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Upgrade to farm road brings relief to villagers
A farm road at Rumah Panjang Raba Tiput in Layar, Sarawak, has been upgraded from gravel to concrete, improving access for villagers and their farming activities. The project, implemented by the Betong Divisional Public Works Department, was completed on schedule and handed over in a ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders.
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Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in the state have moved into the 'very unhealthy' category. Air quality in some areas outside Sarawak, including Selangor and Sabah, has deteriorated.