Construction worker fends off crocodile attack in Lawas
LAWAS: A construction worker’s quick thinking and bravery saved him from a potentially fatal crocodile attack in the mangrove area of Ulu Sungai Pelait Sundar last Wednesday (Feb 28). In a statement, Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said the 26-year-old victim was searching for molluscs in the mangrove area around 3.40pm when a large […]
Linawa Coffee: Set to win hearts and taste buds across the region
LAWAS: At Long Sukang in the south of Lawas, workers and machines are busy processing and packaging coffee, branded “Linawa Coffee”, inside a newly-built factory. The Linawa coffee production is part of Petronas’ sustainable socio-economic empowerment programme for the Lun Bawang community in the highland. It is being implemented in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Petronas […]
Mapping study reveals 99 homeless individuals in Sarawak
LAWAS: As of Jan 22, a mapping study conducted by the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has identified a total of 99 homeless individuals in Sarawak. The study, based on 32 targeted and integrated rescue operations and assessments, sheds light on the prevalence of homelessness in major cities. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah […]
Ministry supports kidney patients via fund allocations
LAWAS: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to consistently assisting kidney patients in need of hemodialysis treatment. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that previously she presented a proposal to the cabinet for an allocation to support kidney patients in undergoing hemodialysis, as the costs of kidney dialysis […]
3 foreigners nabbed without valid documents
LAWAS: An integrated operation conducted here on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of three foreigners found to be staying in the state without valid documentations. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the collaborative effort involved personnel from the Lawas Immigration Enforcement Unit, Ministry of Health (MOH), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Civil Defence Force (APM), Limbang […]
Landslide cuts off Lawas communities, affecting thousands amid heavy rain
LAWAS: Torrential rainfall last night (Dec 8) triggered a landslide, severing transportation routes to and from Lawas, impacting several villages and around 5,000 residents A Political Secretary to the Premier, Sam Laya, who was present at the landslide area, said the villages affected include Long Sukang, Long Luping, Long Semadoh, and Ba’kelalan. “Landslides happen quite […]
More recreational sports facilities in Limbang and Lawas in future
LAWAS: The Sarawak government remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a young generation that is intelligent, dynamic, and passionate. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said more recreational sports facilities will be built in the constituency in the future. He stated that the state government aims to cultivate the youth’s character, free […]
Ensuring safe river transport system
LAWAS: The Sarawak government is always committed to ensuring and providing a safe and comfortable river transport system for all including the shipping community. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that allocations are channelled by the government every year to the Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) to carry out improvement and maintenance work […]
Water supply disruption in Lawas
The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Lawas District, starting from 8am to 8pm on Monday (July 10). The affected areas include the entire Lawas District, except for Jalan Punang, Kuala Lawas, and Merapok. The disruption is due to a leakage in a 700mm […]
Water supply disruption in Lawas
KUCHING: JBALB has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in Lawas, starting from 8am until 6pm tomorrow (Jun 15). The affected areas include the entire Lawas District, except for Jalan Punang, Kuala Lawas, and Merapok. The disruption is due to repair work on a 700mm MSCL pipe along Jalan Trusan. Water supply will […]
