Bau gets RM450 million for its development

KUCHING: Bau received an allocation of RM450 million for the development of the district from the RM1.5 billion budget under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Deputy Minister of Transport and also Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the allocation is important so that Bau can thrive and to speed up its […]

Greater Bau — a work in progress

Since the start of his term in 2016, Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has diligently driven development in Bau and he has plans to bring the area to even greater heights in due time. “When I first came in, there were a lot of things to be done and I had to leapfrog […]

Greater Bau: Infrastructure must be first before other things

KUCHING: Infrastructural facilities are the first things that need to be provided in order to create a Greater Bau. As Sarawak is moving towards becoming a developed state, infrastructural facilities and amenities must be put in place before moving on to other matters, said Tasik Biru incumbent assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. “Bau is part […]

Hidden gems hold out potential for Greater Bau

KUCHING: Much remains to be discovered in Bau which may be lost with the advancement of modernisation. “Therefore, a lot of efforts will have to be made to achieve a Greater Bau,” said Sehati Research Institute director Dr Voon Jan Cham.  Its progress is fully dependent on its multiracial communities, natural environment and human socioeconomic […]

Greater Bau initiatives will boost Sarawak tourism

KUCHING: Bau, a district in the Kuching Division which was once known for its gold mining activities has discovered a new form of ‘gold’ which has the potential to become a vibrant tourist attraction. Several projects have been planned over the next 10 years for Bau which is located about 40 km from here under […]

Looking forward to a greater Bau

BAU began as a small town that revolved around gold and resource mining. Now, Bau district has developed into an area flourishing with ecotourism potential and growth. However, the development will not stop there as more projects will be implemented to transform the district into a greater Bau. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun […]