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Computer programmer can now work in Long Lama

KUCHING: A computer programmer can now work  in a village in Long Lama, thanks to the high speed quality internet connectivity in the district. In a press release, Sarawak Multimedia Authority said Lim Sie Hui, 31, who hailed from the district, obtained her bachelor’s degree in computer science in multimedia from University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia […]

Qurban meat distributed to Muslims in Long Lama

MIRI: Meat from three cows and a goat was distributed to Muslims in Long Lama near here at the Masjid Darussalam compound in conjunction with Aidiladha. Present at the programme was Orang Ulu National Association president Dato Abu Bakar Abdullah @ Tom Belarek. At the programme last Sunday (July 10), a total of 85 new […]

Sarawak Public Communications Unit holds iftar do in Long Lama

LONG LAMA: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) held a breaking of fast do at Masjid Darussalam Belarek here on Wednesday (April 27).“Masjid Darussalam Belarek is named after me, and I am delighted that Muslims are now increasing in Long Lama. “The activities of Muslims here are always to promote harmony as well as to […]

Long Lama needs proper sheltering facilities

MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hoped that proper sheltering facilities would be built in Long Lama to house flood or fire victims. “Evacuation is a crucial part when a disaster strikes as we evacuate people to a shelter to keep them safe. “They need to have a shelter that aligns with their needs as […]

Fire razes flooded shophouses

LONG LAMA (Miri):  Severe flooding in Long Lama on Friday hampered firefighters’ efforts to extinguish a blaze that destroyed three units of shophouses here. Fortunately, there were no injuries or casualties reported in the 11pm incident. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, the fire incident was […]

Long Lama Fire Voluntary Squad raise RM30,000

LONG LAMA: The Fire Voluntary Squad of Long Lama has obtained equipment to improve their firefighting capabilities. They managed to collect more than RM30,000 from generous donors to obtain a portable fire pump. To commemorate the special occasion, a gotong royong perdana was held at Long Lama on Feb 7, with Telang Usan assemblymen Dennis […]

Don’t flock to Long Lama for durians

LONG LAMA, Miri: People living around here as well as outsiders have been told not to flock to the town area in search for delicious local durians as the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading. In making this call on Sunday, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau pointed out that the pandemic could spread to this district […]

Nine locations in Long Lama sanitised

MARUDI: The Marudi Fire and Rescue Station carried out public sanitisation operations at nine locations in Long Lama here today (Jan 14). Its Public Communication Unit said the operation was led by Marudi fire chief Maureen Sim Ah Lian. It said the operations were carried out after a close contact of the Bah Sayap Covid-19 Cluster […]

Long Lama industrial estate included in 12MP

MIRI: The proposed industrial estate for Long Lama will be included in the 12th Malaysia Plan (MP12), said Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also Second Minister of Urban Development and Natural Resources, said the set up of the estate […]

Thumbs-up from rural folk

KUCHING: The newly launched TVS, Sarawak’s very owe television station, was well received and given the thumbs-up by the rural community of Sarawak, especially in the Telang Usan constituency. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau who was visiting to several longhouses in his constituency, managed to watch the grand launching of TVS which was broadcasted live […]