Bertuntong tradition lives on despite modernisation
BY IDA NADHIRAH KUCHING: This is the time of year when the people of Kampung Segedup here celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri by lighting up their neighborhood. Around the village, the majority of the residences are illuminated by light from oil lamps – continuing the tradition of ‘bertuntong’ although some decorate their houses which ornamental lamps. […]
Villagers grateful for vaccination programme
KUCHING: Kampung Segedup residents here are ecstatic to be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine just a stone’s throw away from their houses. The two-day Segedup vaccination outreach programme at Kampung Segedup’s Haji Kamarudin Ahmad Hall, which started last Saturday, has provided much convenience for nearby residents to get inoculated. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) […]
PBB Satok deputy chief visits fire victim
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki visited the victim of a fire in Kampung Segedup on Monday (Sept 21). The 5.45pm fire destroyed villager Zamahari Leik’s house. The victim lost everything and was left with only his clothes on his back. No one was reported injured. Also present were […]
Happy to be part of government’s development plans
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: True to their word and being a responsible state government, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has compensated 28 landowners whose lands are included in the Kampung Segedup Extension Project. In a ceremony today, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg doled out the compensation cheques for dwellers in Kampung Segedup. […]
Upgrading works on drain completed
KUCHING: Upgrading works on a 350-metre long drain in Kampung Segedup here have been completed. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki visited the site of the completed project after flagging off the Kayuhan Kembara Merdeka (cycling convoy) at Kampung Cabang Segedup here today (Aug 31). He explained it was one […]
