Teen under police custody for drug abuse
BAU: A teenager is under police custody after he was arrested for drug abuse here. District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the 18-year-old was detained at 1.50pm on Tuesday by the roadside of Kampung Segubang here, after he was spotted acting suspiciously. “A body check conducted on the suspect found a translucent plastic package […]
Road connecting Kg Suba Bau to Wind Cave soon
KUCHING: A road connecting Kampung Suba Bau to the opposite side of the famous Wind Cave in Bau will be constructed soon this year. According to Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, the road construction is a project under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), which aims to open up more rural areas so that […]
Man killed by falling tree
BAU: An elderly man was killed after a tree fell on him at Kampung Barieng Segong, Singai on Wednesday morning (July 22). Bau Fire and Rescue Station chief Tawang Lingem said that they received an emergency call that the victim Metih Rai @ Rais, 64 was crushed by a tree around 10.50am. A team of […]
Man detained for drug abuse
BAU: A 28-year-old man was detained for drug abuse near a commercial building at midnight yesterday. District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the man was spotted acting suspiciously. Police detained him for inspection at 12.10am. “A body check was conducted and we found a straw containing 0.15g of crystalline substances believed to be syabu […]
Man arrested for possession of drugs
BAU: A man was arrested for possessing drugs in an operation dubbed ‘Ops Tapis’ near here. Bau district police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the 35-year-old, who had no prior criminal record, was detained after narcotics policemen stop a vehicle in front of a government office after they spotted that it was driven in a […]
Tour to promote domestic tourism
BAU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri and a team from her ministry (Motac) are going on a nationwide tour to identify tourism products that can be promoted to revive domestic tourism which has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. She said during the tour, which began in the Batang Sadong […]
The subtle charm of Siniawan
The narrow streets of Siniawan, flanked by rows of charming old wooden shophouses look rather lonesome, but the rustic setting offers more than just a glimpse of the town’s colourful past. Hoping for better days ahead A 25-kilometre drive from Kuching city, it is easy for one to think of the old streets of Siniawan, […]
Two compounded RM1,000 each for violating SOPs
BAU: Two business owners were slapped with a compound of RM1,000 each after they were found to be in violation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) while operating their business here. It was understood that an enforcement team conducted an observation and raid on a coffee shop and a shop. Bau district police chief DSP […]
Six found gathering and drinking during MCO
BAU: Three farmers and three foreigners ended up behind bars after they were found gathering in a house by police at Jalan Emas-Jambusan, Bau on Saturday. Bau District Police Chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the offenders aged between 20 and 68 years old were arrested for defying the movement control order (MCO) around 5.15pm. “A […]
Water supply disruption in Bau
KUCHING: Residents of Bau were duly noted of an unplanned water supply interruption from 2pm today until repair works are done. In a notice issued yesterday, the areas in Bau which are affected are Kampung Badul; Jalan Jiu Phin; Musi-Atas, Jalan Kampung Tanjong Poting; Musi, Jalan Kampung Senibong; and the entire Kampung Sungai Pinang/Kabiah until […]
