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Hidden gem of Bekenu

Part Two KUCHING: Land transformation has been actively carried out in Bekenu since the 1990s with large tracts being developed into oil palm plantations. Apart from the plantation industry, other major industries like timber, petroleum and eco-tourism are among the key players driving the local and state economies. Thanks to these industries, the multiplier effects […]

Hidden gem of Bekenu

KUCHING: From immaculate beaches and natural wonders, the once quiet small fishing town of Bekenu which lies 46 kilometres from Miri in the north-eastern part of Sarawak, has today boomed into a promising commercial hub. Known for its breath-taking view of the Tusan Beach, Bekenu town is not only about the magical glowing Blue Tears […]

Man arrested for stealing from uncle

MIRI: Police detained a 29-year-old local man for allegedly stealing 10kg of calamansi lime from his uncle’s orchard on Saturday. The suspect was picked up from a house in Kampung Selanyau, Bekenu at 2.58pm on Saturday during an operation known as Ops Kesan. The arrest was made following a report lodged by the suspect’s uncle. […]

Premises raided by cops

MIRI: Police here on Saturday raided two premises that were used for running illegal four-digit (4D) lottery operations in Simpang Ngu and Bukit Kisi in Bekenu. According to sources, the two premises were operating under a guise (as grocery shops) to avoid being detected by the authorities. During the raid dubbed Ops Dadu, two local […]

Python gets removed from under oven

BEKENU: A python was spotted under an oven of a home at Kampung Padang, Kelulit here on Sunday (Aug 16). According to a spokesperson of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call on the discovery was received at 4.29pm. Following the call, Team Charlie of Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station was deployed […]

16,995 Miri elders sign up for KGC

BEKENU: A total of 16,995 senior citizens in Miri have signed up for the State’s Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) as of June 26, said Assistant Minister for Women, Family and Childhood Development Rosey Yunus yesterday. There are some 45,900 senior citizens in this division. “In Bekenu, 1,208 senior citizens have signed up for the KGC,” […]

Teen lodges police report over attack

BEKENU, MIRI:  A teenager has lodged a police report after he was punched repeatedly on the face by two men and suffered two blacken eyes as a result. According to the 19-year-old victim and son of a local journalist in Bekenu, he was attacked near Bekenu Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) building on Tuesday night. Prior […]

More than 10 graves vandalised

BEKENU: More than 10 graves at the Chinese cemetery at Kampung Tengah here have been defaced and vandalised by unknown individuals. Most of the tombstones were damaged. Members of the public noticed the vandalism when they visited the graveyard on Saturday and   immediately informed the Bekenu Chinese cemetery committee. According to the committee spokesperson, Tan […]