Action against owners of roaming dogs

BAU: The residents of housing areas here are reminded to not let their dogs roam freely in the residential areas. According to Bau District Council, recently the council has received a lot of complaints regarding pets (dogs) roaming freely around the residential areas and disturbing the safety of the residents. “We urge that all residents […]

Trust and support pillars of Sarawak’s strength

KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue standing together to further elevate political stability and harmony in the state. In saying this, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) deputy chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said the unity and harmony that Sarawak has is far stronger than any other state in the nation. He added that this is due […]

21-year-old in Bau nabbed for selling online gambling top-ups

BAU: Police here arrested a young lad for alleged involvement in selling online gambling top-ups in an eatery along Jalan Bau-Kuching, Industrial Shop yesterday. Bau OCPD DSP Poge Nyaon said the ‘Op Dadu Khas’ raid was carried out by the district’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) around 1.45pm. “The team spotted the suspect and detained him […]

Pub Street adds more soul to Bau

BAU: The launch of Pub Street in Lobuh Bau is expected to have a big impact on local businesses here. It attracted a huge turnout at the night market with the locals letting their hair down to country music played by the country music performers. Deputy Minister for Transport II Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said […]

Country music in Bau July 23-24

BAU: Country music enthusiasts can look forward to and be enthralled by country musicians with their coming performances on this July 23 and 24.  This event will be held at Lobuh Town, Bau in conjunction with the official launching of a business entity known as Pub Street at Lobuh Town that will be launching its […]

Man pleads not guilty for assaulting sibling

KUCHING: A man pleaded not guilty before judge Afidah Abdul Rahman at the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (July 5) for assault. Ajun Harmono, 35, was charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 326A of the same Code, for intentionally injuring his 47-year-old brother. He committed the act at a […]

Commercial centre opens in Serikin

BAU: A commercial centre wholly owned by a Bidayuh entrepreneur will be operational in Kampung Serikin soon. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the commercial centre will take advantage of the cross-border trade between Sarawak and Kalimantan, Indonesia, once the international border is open. He praised the local entrepreneur for the initiative which […]

Woman held for online gambling activity

BAU: Sarawak police scored another success against illegal gambling when they picked up a suspect in the ongoing operation codenamed ‘Op Dadu’ for online gambling activities. In the latest raid on Monday (May 23), a 47-year-old woman was arrested at a convenience store in Jambusan town around 12.30pm for running an online gambling operation. Police […]

Hassle-free beach retreat close to home

The pristine beaches of Sematan, in the western part of the state, have been a favourite destination among local holidaymakers ever since the 1970s, even with the arduous four-hour jouney through a narrow gravel road back in the day. Today, with the improved road condition and development, there are many homestays and resort accommodations for […]

Online gambling: Two women held

BAU: Police here arrested two women for engaging in online gaming activities around Tondong, Jalan Bau-Lundu today. The ‘Op Dadu’ arrests by the district Criminal Investigation Division (CID), were carried out at a convenience store and around Tondong town from 1.30pm to 4.15pm. Bau police chief DSP Poge Nyaon in a statement, said the suspects […]