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Bau unveils Christ Is King statue at Mount Singai’s entrance

BAU: The district of Bau has unveiled its newest landmark, the Christ Is King statue, standing majestically at the entrance of Mount Singai. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep in a Facebook post on Friday (Dec 22) said the statue will be another iconic religious landmark Christians in the area. “This statue will join […]

Rising from the ashes and thriving

‘Slow, steady progress is better than daily excuses.’ — Robin Sharma Bau town, once known as the Gold Town of Borneo, has been in a state of dormancy for decades. However, it is now rising from the ashes like a phoenix and embracing a new dawn. Its transformation from a sleepy town to a vibrant […]

Fancy a bowl of laksa?

Who doesn’t love Sarawak Laksa, right? Nowadays, there are a lot of toppings for the “weapons-grade plutonium of breakfasts”. Lala Laksa Gold version is one of the writer’s favourites; it is topped with stewed chicken feet, century eggs, and crispy fried chicken skin, which give the laksa broth additional richness and creaminess. Have breakfast of […]

Water supply disruption in Bau

The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice of water supply disruption in the Bau District from 9am to 5pm today (July 13). This disruption will affect consumers in the entire area of Jalan Kampung Apar and Borneo Tribal Village. The disruption serves to allow the contractor to carry out pipe connection works […]

Bau last stop for Merdeka convoy before Kuching

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Sarawak Kembara Merdeka Convoy will be launched on July 20 at the Majma Mall. Kuching Resident Fathi Hambali said Deputy Premier, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is expected to flag off the convoy at 8.30am. “The convoy will embark on a journey to Telok Melano, Lundu and Bau Civic Centre […]

Bau will have new maternal and child health clinic soon

BAU: The old Bau District Office will undergo a makeshift renovation, and once completed, it will immediately turn into new Bau Maternal and Child Health Clinic. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the current maternal and child health clinic at the Bau Hospital is congested; therefore, the move would provide better convenience for the […]

District office complex, a new landmark in Bau

BAU: The newly completed Bau District Office Complex, which will begin operation this Monday, would be an added tourist attraction. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the complex, which costs around RM4.58 million, will be a new landmark for the Bau District. He said the new and uniquely designed roof of […]

Water supply disruption in Bau

Residents of Bau District will be experiencing water supply disruption starting from 9am to 4pm today. The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) said the affected areas include Kampung Apar, Segong, Barieng, and its surrounding areas. JBALB Sarawak said the water disruption will take place to allow Sarawak Energy to carry out maintenance works.

Nothing to stop women from shining

BY ARIANA FIDELIA “WOMEN, no matter how much they study, will still end up in the kitchen and at home to take care of household chores.” Those are the words that have been heard from ancient times until now, the nett effect of which is that it seems to hinder women’s desire to learn and […]

Bau gets RM450 million for its development

KUCHING: Bau received an allocation of RM450 million for the development of the district from the RM1.5 billion budget under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Deputy Minister of Transport and also Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the allocation is important so that Bau can thrive and to speed up its […]