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Masing surprised no one working at Bakun

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing hopes that the movement control order (MCO) has not given the public and private sector the excuse of not working full time. He said this after a visit to see the progress of the Bakun alternative road and the construction of the Bakun jetty. “I […]

Water level at Bakun Lake remains normal despite rainfall

KUCHING: Water level at Bakun Lake remains normal despite heavy rainfall in Sarawak’s central region. While there have been some increase in water level due to rainfall upstream of the dam in Balui River, the reservoir volume remains at a manageable level without the need for any controlled release from the reservoir’s spillways. Daily water […]

Bakun Lake to attract tourists

KUCHING: The state government has plans for Bakun Lake to be turned into a tourist attraction, in addition to becoming a water sports centre in Sarawak. “There is much potential in Bakun. Apart from becoming a preferred venue for water sports, we also hope to showcase it as a tourism gem in Sarawak,” said Deputy […]

Control fishing in Bakun Lake, says Masing

KUCHING: Fishing activities in Bakun Lake need to be properly controlled to prevent over-fishing which could lead to extinction of fishes in the lake. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing warned that merchantable fish could become extinct in less than 10 years at the rate fishes were being netted in Bakun Lake […]

Water sports centre of excellence at Bakun Lake

KUCHING: The Bakun hydro dam lake will be turned into a water sports centre of excellence for Sarawak.  Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said Bakun Dam would take on greater roles besides power generation.  He said the reservoir which would soon be connected to the rest of Sarawak via road infrastructure […]