Four escape unscathed as house ravaged in morning fire
LUNDU: Four residents, including two teenagers, managed to escape to safety when their single-storey house at Jalan Satu here caught fire this morning. No injuries were reported as the occupants, aged between 15 and 65, acted fast to evacuate the home. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Lundu station […]
Cut out political debate, focus on development: Nancy
LUNDU: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has rued the constant debating on politics during parliament sessions. Stating that this does not bring any benefit to the rakyat she said it would be more beneficial to propose development plans during these sittings. That is why, she said, she was grateful that […]
Hydroponic cultivation in line with govt’s initiative
LUNDU: The hydroponic programme being carried out by Sarawak Skills is in line with the government’s initiative to sustain commercial agriculture in the economic sector, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that agriculture from conventional to modern methods needs to be practiced by today’s farmers because it not […]
MRP grants totalling RM1.3mil distributed to beneficiaries in Opar constituency
LUNDU: A total of 106 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants, amounting to RM1.3mil, were distributed to beneficiaries in the Opar constituency area. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the distribution of the MRP grants reflects the Sarawak government’s commitment to addressing the needs and requests of its people. “These MRP grants can be utilised for various […]
20 Chinese associations unite for 2023 Lantern Festival in Lundu
LUNDU: A total of 20 Chinese associations in Lundu and Sematan have joined hands to successfully organise the 2023 Lantern Festival held at the Lundu Townsquare over the recent weekend. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the purpose of the festival is to preserve and promote Chinese customs and culture. “Such a festival aims […]
Driver suffers leg injury in Lundu crash
BETONG: A driver sustained a leg injury following a head-on collision near Simpang Biawak, Jalan Lundu-Sematan here this morning. The 6.55 am accident involved a Proton X50 and a Perodua Kancil near Kampung Titiakar. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Lundu station were deployed to the scene, about 10km […]
Nancy joins locals in Lundu for Aidilfitri Open House celebration
LUNDU: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration continues to be celebrated by the locals here at Lundu. With the ongoing festivity, the residents here had enthusiastically welcomed Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to the Aidilfitri open house held at Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall here today (May 1). It is said […]
Rambungan bridge ready end of 2024: Aidel
LUNDU: The construction of the Rambungan bridge, which should be ready by June this year, has been delayed due to several problems, including the lack of manpower and technical issues. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the project is now expected to be completed by the end of 2024. […]
Jennifer crowned Kebaya Queen
LUNDU: Forty-one-year-old Jennifer Andrew Tiga Paet bested six other aspirants to emerge the Batang Kayan Festival Senior Kebaya Queen 2022 here on Friday night. The mother of one who comes from Kampung Atas, Singai, Bau looked resplendent in a pink kebaya nyonya, matching it with batik fabric and accessories such as a golden bun and […]
14 teams to vie for Lundu regatta honours
LUNDU: The Regatta Batang Kayan Lundu Festival 2022 is scheduled to be held from Sept 23-25 here. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan stated that about 14 teams will be competing in the event. “And we have received entries from Kuching, Simunjan, Sri Aman, and Belaga to name a few,” he said. He added that […]
