Marudi latest to be declared rabies infected area
MIRI: Marudi district has been declared a rabies infected area after one stray dog was found infected at Kampung Narum on Aug 2, bringing the total number of areas declared as rabies infected to 73.Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom twho disclosed this in a statement said 73 dogs […]
Firemen conquer 10-foot king cobra
MARUDI: A team of firemen from Marudi fire station successfully removed a 10-foot-long king cobra from a house in Kampung Baru here last night. According to the Fire and Rescue department spokesperson, Awangku Mohd Hazmin Awang Zainal, one of the house’s residents spotted the reptile in the kitchen area. The resident immediately secured the kitchen […]
Swiftlet nest industry to boost income
MARUDI: The swiftlet nest industry can be a catalyst to raise the income of the people in Marudi constituency. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said this is due to the presence of bird nest operators who come from other areas such as Bintulu, Sibu, Kuching, Sabah and […]
Marudi town hit by floods
MARUDI: Marudi town is hit by floods following heavy rains since Thursday. Miri Civil Defence Force officer in-charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri said they have received information that the town and several surrounding villages were flooded, but there were no need for evacuation. “We have mobilised our men to the scene for monitoring and […]
Marudi needs to increase law enforcement manpower
MARUDI: The district of Marudi is set to increase its law enforcement manpower. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri believed that an increase in personnel was needed due to the size of Marudi, which also includes Baram. “Marudi is one of the biggest districts in Sarawak, and during this morning’s briefing, I have […]
34 longhouses to get long-awaited water supply
MARUDI: The long delayed water supply project in Puyut Lubok Nibong will now be completed by the end of August or early September. Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala is disappointed that the project, which was supposed to be completed in May, was not delivered as planned. He had a meeting […]
Quality learning environment is the goal
MARUDI: Teachers, students and parents in the Baram district must rise above their circumstances to ensure the goals of education are fully met. “We are aware of the challenges faced by our rural schools especially the physical condition of buildings but these should not be made excuses for not producing a quality learning environment for […]
120 teachers in Marudi receive excellent service recognition
MARUDI: A total of 120 teachers in Marudi received the Outstanding Service Award (APC) certificate for 2021, on Tuesday (June 28). Baram MP Anyi Ngau said he was touched by the services provided by the educators, especially in rural areas such as Baram. “I was moved when I entered this hall because the public service […]
Cherish customs and tradition, rep tells Iban youth
MARUDI: The Iban community, especially the youth, need to defend the customs and culture passed down to them by their ancestors. Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said this is to ensure their heritage is not lost to time or influenced by foreign cultures. “Nowadays, the youth are easily influenced by external elements that are […]
Hit-and-run suspect nabbed after high-speed chase
MARUDI: Police here arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run accident at Jalan Muhibah, Kampung Pemindahan Marudi last night. It was reported that the police received a call on the road accident involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a motorcycle at around 7pm. A police team carrying out crime prevention patrol nearby, was alerted of […]
