New wet market symbolises unity in multi-racial Bau community
BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has stressed the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the wet market here, equating it to preserving the harmony within the multi-racial community. He noted the significance of maintaining sensitivity due to the diverse population in Bau. “Because we want to maintain the sensitivity, that is why […]
PADU physical counter gets good response
BAU: The residents of Kampung Stass and surrounding areas, including Kampung Skibang and Kampung Sebobok, have warmly welcomed the initiative of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Sarawak to set up a physical counter for the Central Database Hub (PADU) at the Community Centre (PKD) in Stass. A survey by the Bau District Information Department […]
ICQS post set to boost tourism
BAU: The completion of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) post in Serikin is anticipated to boost the tourism industry between Malaysia and Indonesia. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep emphasised the need for the ICQS post in Serikin to be on par with the Jagoi Babang Border Post. […]
Serikin ICQS to have modern facilities
BAU: The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) post in Serikin requires better facilities, especially in terms of water and electricity supply as well as telecommunication. Deputy Minister for Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said these are among the key issues which had been identified for the construction of the ICQS post. […]
Siniawan road repair to complete by month end
BAU: The repair of culverts within the road heading to Siniawan (old Bau-Kuching road) will be completed by the end of this month. Public Works Department (PWD) Divisional engineer Liew Ming Chek said the repair was supposed to be completed on Sunday (January 7). However, continuous rain which occurred throughout the Siniawan area over the […]
Expedite waterway project to mitigate floods
BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called on the Public Works Department (PWD) to accelerate the process of digging a waterway as a temporary solution to provide immediate relief to the flood occurring at the residential area at Taman Mawar, Jambusan here. He said a budget of RM900,000 has been allocated to […]
APM monitoring 17 areas at risk of floods
BAU: Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel here are on standby in anticipation of floods in the district. APM officer Nurul Nikmah Abusamah said at the moment, 76 APM personnel have been put on alert mode, especially on high risk areas. “A total of 17 hotspots have been identified as high risk areas in Bau, as […]
Woman killed in motorcycle crash
BAU: A woman lost her life in a motorcycle accident along KM18.5, Jalan Bau-Lundu on Sunday. Bau police chief DSP Jawai Francis said the accident happened around 5.45 pm when the victim identified as Juliana Robertus, 38, was on a solo journey to Lundu. She added that the fatal crash occurred when the victim’s motorcycle […]
Promoting SDGP tourism in Bau through new branding initiative
BAU: Several tourism areas here are being considered for inclusion in a new branding initiative aimed at promoting Sarawak Delta Geo Park (SDGP) tourism in Sarawak. Tourism Malaysia Sarawak director Nurul Ain Muhammed Yunus revealed this development as part of SDGP’s efforts following a recent Tourism Malaysia workshop. The workshop hosted 20 travel agents, including […]
BNM: e-Money becoming preferred mode of payment
BAU: Malaysia has witnessed a significant surge in electronic payments (e-Money) with citizens increasingly embracing digital transactions. According to statistics released by Bank Negara Malaysia in its 2022 Annual Report, data reveals a remarkable transition toward e-payments, with individuals in Malaysia conducting an average of 291 e-Money transactions in 2022, up from 221 transactions in […]
