Serikin Market to introduce e-Duit transactions
BAU: The Serikin Market here is set to become the country’s first border market to utilise e-Duit for business transactions. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Jinep said that by using this application, it will simplify business transactions for traders and customers visiting the market. He said, according to data published by […]
Borneo Culture Museum inclusively showcases all ethnic groups, says Abdul Karim
BAU: No race or ethnicity was left behind in showcasing their history in the Borneo Culture Museum (BCM). Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he had instructed the directors and curators of the Sarawak Museum Department to include every ethnic and sub-ethnic group in the state for […]
Abdul Karim impressed with friendliness and skills of Bidayuh community
BAU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his admiration for the friendly and interesting skills of the Bidayuh community, stating that such character is good for the tourism industry. “This kind of character and personality would make the tourist feel very welcome whenever they visit the Bidayuh community. “You see, I have been to […]
Proper electricity supply on the cards for Bung Bratak Heritage Centre
BAU: Bung Bratak Heritage Centre will soon have its own proper electricity supply. In disclosing this, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed sadness over the fact that the heritage centre had been relying on only two electrical appliances for its electricity supply. He emphasised that facilities such […]
172 victims remain in relief centres at 3 pm
KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Kuching, Bau and Siburan districts has decreased to 172 people involving 50 families as at 3 pm today (Mar 1), compared to 282 people in the morning. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), there are now five temporary relief centres (PPS) opened to accommodate the victims […]
Two men slightly injured in separate crashes
BAU: Two men sustained minor injuries after their vehicles were involved in separate accidents here yesterday (Feb 28). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said both victims were given first aid at the scene before being taken to the hospital for further treatment. The first accident involving a Proton Saga happened around […]
Bau targets RM1.8bil in GRP by 2030
KUCHING: Bau is setting its sights on achieving a gross regional product (GRP) of RM1.8bil by 2030 for development in infrastructure. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Transport (Maritime and Riverine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Bau, as a district would be having its own ‘Greater Bau’ master plan done by an appointed consultant, projected that Bau […]
Rural families to benefit from agricultural road
BAU: Villagers and farmers in the Ruh-Puluoh-Sibuok-Otak Limotak area to Sungai Situ, Kampung Stenggang, can now commute to their farms with the completion of an agricultural road in the area which was upgraded under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the 620-metre long agricultural road with three culverts costing a total […]
Pig carcasses found piled near Bau town
BAU: Some 25 pig carcasses were found piled on a farm road leading to a rubber garden along Jalan Jambusan-Semadang, about five kilometres from Bau town. New Sarawak Tribune visited the site yesterday and saw the pile of these pig carcasses already smelled bad and is believed to have been dumped there a few days […]
Chance to ‘sell’ Bau to the world
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Alverdtekoster Anyap BAU: The Miss Tourism International World Final 2022/2023 pageant is an opportunity for Bau to showcase its unique hidden gems to the world. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman said 60 nations are taking part in the pageant. The beauty contestants will […]
