Two new cases of rabies reported
KUCHING: Two cases of rabies were reported in Limbang Division recently, specifically Lawas town. “As it is outside the 10km radius of areas that have been declared, this will be the 71st new rabies outbreak in the state,” said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “So far, Serian has the […]
Over 5k in Limbang vaccinated since Friday
LIMBANG: Until June 4, out of the 40,797 eligible vaccine recipients in the district here, a sum of 5,136 people have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, another 3,792 had taken the second dose. The latest figures were given by Limbang Division health officer […]
120 take shelter from flood
LIMBANG: A total of 120 flood victims from nine villages here are currently taking shelter at four out of five temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 2.35pm today (Saturday). According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre (PGO), five PPS were set up today (May 22) in Limbang district after several villages were […]
Bomba receives assistance to tackle fallen trees, landslides
LIMBANG: A team of firemen from Limbang fire station and other relevant agencies sprang into action following reports of fallen trees and landslides in Jalan Buangsiol, Kampung Bukit Kota. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue department operations centre, they received a distress call on the incident at 9.04am and a team led by Mohd […]
Man trapped as tree falls on crane
LIMBANG: A 68-year-old man was trapped inside a crane today (Mar 31) after a tree fell on it. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said the incident occurred at a construction site at Jalan Lapangan Terbang Limbang here. “We received a distress call on the incident at 11.20am and despatched eight rescue personnel to […]
Sesco Shutdown Notice — Limbang
Giving handicrafts sector a boost
LIMBANG: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) through Kraftangan Malaysia is implementing various programmes in an effort to help local craft entrepreneurs to overcome the challenging economic situation due to Covid-19 pandemic. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said for instance, the Community Skills Development programme (PPKK) implemented under the Skills Development and […]
RM316,818 contraband fags, alcoholic drinks seized
LIMBANG: Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 Limbang seized contraband cigarettes and alcoholic beverages worth RM316,818 with unpaid taxes and Customs duties from a premises in Kampung Bidang Darat near here during a raid on Tuesday. Commander of the region, ACP Shamsol Kassim said a 34-year-old local man was also arrested during the integrated operation together […]
Comply with law enforcement directives on noisy exhausts
LIMBANG: All parties are urged to cooperate with the government’s efforts by complying with law enforcement directives related to vehicle modification offences with the use of noisy exhausts. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the enforcement directive against noisy exhausts had been in effect nationwide since March 1. “What has been done is in […]
More to enjoy treated water supply
LIMBANG: More people in Limbang will be enjoying treated water supply with the recent completion of the Berawan Water Treatment Plant. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the plant yesterday. “With the availability of the new water treatment plant in Berawan, Limbang will have a production of 40 Millions of Litres […]
