Two sedans, one MPV destroyed in fire
LIMBANG: Three vehicles have been totally destroyed in a blaze at Taman Batu Niah, Jalan Sibukang. State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) dispatched firemen from the Limbang station after receiving an emergency call at 10.45pm last night. Upon arrival, all three vehicles were completely engulfed in flame. “Reports from the operation commander said all […]
47 telco towers to be constructed in Limbang
LIMBANG: A total of 47 telecommunication towers have been approved for construction here. Deputy Minister for Rural Development Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said he and two other elected representatives had earlier voiced out the issue of poor Internet coverage in the district to the federal and state governments. “Now, 47 telecommunication towers have been approved, and […]
Lun Bawang’s unique culture needs more prominence
LIMBANG: The unique culture and customs of the Lun Bawang are as fascinating despite the community not being a major ethnic group in Sarawak. The Lun Bawang community has opened Sarawakian eyes to the Nuba Laya Festival, and it is one of the Sarawak government’s aims to maintain the community’s cultural heritage as well as […]
Bisaya culture, customs showcased in Pesta Babulang
LIMBANG: Pesta Babulang should be continued as it is the heritage and identity of the Bisaya, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. According to him, the festival provides a platform for the Bisaya community in Limbang to showcase their culture, language, art and customs to the public. “In Sarawak’s context, it is […]
MASwings offers additional flights to Limbang
KOTA KINABALU: MASwings will provide one extra flight daily between Kuching and Miri into Limbang effective May 27 to June 7 to meet the demands for seats during the Gawai Festival. “The demand for flights on these routes during the Gawai season has been high historically, and this year is no exception. We anticipated that […]
Limbang DDMC to persuade Brunei in border reopening
LIMBANG: The Limbang Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is still attempting to persuade Brunei Darussalam to temporarily open its borders. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Information Unit (UKAS) today, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the opening of the border would enable residents from […]
Villagers get rice porridge from MP
LIMBANG: A total of 4,309 packets of bubur lambuk have been distributed to residents in 32 villages and several houses in the Limbang parliamentary constituency. Limbang MP Datuk Hasbi Habibollah also distributed bubur lambuk to road users passing through Jalan Muhibbah in front of the Bangunan Pusat Pembangunan Komuniti Melayu Limbang, Kampung Bunga Raya. Patiambun […]
MASwings to increase flights to Limbang to meet festive demand
KUCHING: MASwings will introduce additional ATR72 500 flights to Limbang from Kuching and Miri from April 28 to May 9 to meet the festive season travel demand. The airline has seen an influx of advance bookings for flights to Limbang between April 28 and May 9. According to a statement, the Kuching-Limbang route would get […]
Ops Kontraban nets over 3,000 cartons cigarettes
LIMBANG: Over 3,000 cartons of various duty-not-paid cigarettes were seized in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’ here last Friday (Apr 8). Acting on information, a team from the General Operations Force (GOF) 12th Battalion raided a house in the town at 7am. During the raid, they also arrested a local man who claimed to be […]
Man went missing in Limbang found alive
LIMBANG: A 40-year-old local man who went missing since Monday in the jungle at Kampung Merasam, Jalan Meritam, was found alive at 7.50am today. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s operation centre spokesman said the victim, identified as Mohamad Saiful Harun, was found by the Search and Rescue team (SAR) and villagers. “He was found […]
