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Cops pick up three locals, recover stash of stolen goods

MARUDI: Police have arrested three men for alleged burglaries and thefts in a series of raids earlier this week. Marudi police chief DSP Mohd Ruslan Mat Kib said that the arrests were made on Tuesday (Jan 30) by a joint team from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID). Acting […]

Flash floods hit Rh Judan Selin

MARUDI: Persistent heavy rainfall throughout the night triggered flash flooding in Rh Judan Selin at Sungai Dabai this morning (Nov 23). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that they were alerted of the incident around 11 am and deployed firefighters from Marudi station to the scene, about 15km away. The team […]

Baram schools to connect to Silicon Valley

BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: The Sarawak government has agreed to allocate an annual allocation of RM1 million for nine secondary schools in the interior of Baram to facilitate students’ access to additional computer-aided-tuition programmes using the ‘Khan Academy’ software. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is the […]

Marudi to get long-awaited three-star hotel

BY NATASHA JEE and MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: The establishment of a three-star hotel here is timely as it will not only cater to the needs of local residents in the state but also provide accommodation for tourists from outside the region. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg recalled that […]

Kilometre long Marudi waterfront in the works

BY NATASHA JEE and MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: A waterfront stretching over one kilometre will be built here as part of efforts to beautify the waterfront area. “Marudi already has a new and beautiful waterfront but Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has requested an extension of this waterfront,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]

Premier launches Narum language directory in preservation bid

MARUDI: A directory book spanning 194 pages on the Narum language was launched here today by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The task of compiling these 2,500 words into a book was undertaken by Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch starting in 2017. According to the DBP Sarawak branch […]

Baram Regatta to be held triennially from now

MARUDI: The Baram Regatta will from now only be held once every three years to ensure it remains an exclusive event, said Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil.Speaking at the launching of the Baram Regatta 2023 at Marudi Waterfront on Saturday, Penguang who is this year’s organising chairman […]

Abang Johari proposes cascading dam to generate electricity in Baram

BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed the idea of constructing a cascading dam in Baram as an alternative means of generating electricity. He said this in light of the anticipated reduction in human activities along the rivers once the Marudi to Long Terawan […]

Unity Cup race to be included in Baram Regatta

MARUDI: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is bringing a new race category to Baram Regatta this year called Unity Trophy to be held here this October 1. The Unity Cup will offer a cash prize of RM10,000 and a trophy, while second place will receive a cash of RM8,000 along with a trophy, and third place […]

Federal ministry remains committed to rural progress

MARUDI: The federal Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) maintains a steadfast commitment alongside the Unity Government to realise the core agenda and programmes of the ministry, says Datuk Rubiah Wang.Deputy Minister Rubiah Wang stressed that KKDW’s vision, mission and functions are unswerving, aiming to uplift rural communities in various aspects of life, encompassing […]