170 households in Kakus receive food aid
KAKUS: Twelve longhouses and 170 households here have been receiving food aid under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 6.0 package since yesterday (June 6). The longhouses are Rh Merayang Gerina, Nanga Malat, Ulu Anap, Tatau; Rh Johnny Mancha, Rh Nyanau Sandum; Rh Thomson Achun; Rh Mawang Mat, Takan; Rh Andrew Jarau, Takan; Rh Belong […]
EMCO to be imposed in 22 places
KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be imposed in 22 places involving longhouses, a primary school and an area. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced in a statement today (June 5) that the EMCO would be implemented in Kapit, Bukit Mabong, Sri Aman, Julau, Meradong and Dalat districts. “The EMCO imposed at […]
Three longhouses under EMCO
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that three longhouses have been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) today (June 4). It stated that the EMCO was enforced on Rumah Robert Sungai Merudu in Sarikei; Rumah Jack, Lichock, Seblak, Roban in Betong; and Rumah Ulin, Teberu in Spaoh. “The EMCO in […]
Most longhouses follow Gawai SOPs
SIMANGGANG: Most longhouses in the Sri Aman Division are aware of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Gawai Dayak festival set by the government. Sri Aman Resident Indit Bangai said Gawai this year would once again be celebrated in the new norm due to the Covid-19 pandemic which had not yet subsided. “The results […]
EMCO to be imposed on 11 longhouses
KUCHING: Eleven longhouses will be placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today (May 29). It stated that the EMCO will be enforced on two longhouses in Tatau Rumah Semangat Bubon, Ng Dia, Sangan as well as Rumah Kanyan Abok, Sg Penyarai, Kakus; and Rumah Agusti Kampung […]
Three longhouses under lockdown receive food aid
KUCHING: Three longhouses under lockdown due to positive Covid-19 cases had received food aid from Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The Simanggang assemblyman, in collaboration with Sri Aman Divisional Social Welfare Department, delivered the food supplies to 32 families at Rumah (Rh) Suntie Sayup, Sebujok, Undop; 30 families at Rh Rose Emma Stanley Gate, Temudok Atas; […]
Early Gawai cheer for 50 longhouses
KABONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kabong spent two days distributing 996 food baskets to 50 longhouses as gifts for Hari Gawai which will be celebrated on June 1. Special duty officer to Kabong assemblyman Nur Elffi Amir said today the programme was an initiative by Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir to cheer up the celebration. […]
Flood waters slowly receding in Northern Sarawak
MIRI: Flood waters which inundated longhouses and schools in low-lying areas in the Northern Region of Sarawak since Friday have begun receding as of this afternoon. Affected villagers have also begun the arduous task of removing debris and cleaning their longhouses. Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) zone 6 chief, Supt Law Poh Kiong said […]
Two longhouses under EMCO
KUCHING: Two longhouses in Pakan district are currently under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the two longhouses are Rumah Luyoh, Dendang Wak (May 16 to June 1) and Rumah Sat, Ulu Kakup (May 17 to June 2). It also said that the EMCO at Rumah Asin/Rumah Bidu, Batu […]
Two more longhouses placed under EMCO
KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was implemented at two more longhouses in the state from Sunday (May 16) until May 29. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement today said that the two longhouses in Saratok district were Rumah (Rh) Entingi Nanga Ingu Kabo Krian and Rh Engkabi Tingkat Seblak, Roban. It […]
