Snake sheds skin inside clinic lab
MATU: A snake will usually rub its body against rocks, trees and similar hard surfaces in the open to shed its skin. However, a gold-ringed snake decided to shed its skin inside Matu health clinic. The incident came to light when a clinic staff came across a discarded reptilian skin in the laboratory around 8.20 […]
Huge croc defeated by fishermen in Matu
MATU: The local folks of Kampung Bertong Matu were in for a surprise when a group of fishermen successfully captured a huge crocodile yesterday (Aug 19). The enormous reptile, said to weigh almost a tonne and measure over 13 feet in length, was caught around 5pm in Sungai Matu. Excitement rippled through the village as people gathered […]
Villagers await road access to Sibu
MATU: The Kebuaw/Igan road access to Sibu will become a reality when the final 20 kilometres have been completed. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said upon completion, the project will provide all villages and longhouses in the constituency access to the main road. He added that it […]
Innovate to get ahead, YB tells small traders
MATU: Traders should take the initiative to diversify their products, improve on packaging and branding to market their products more successfully. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya wants such steps to be taken to boost the growth of local Small and Medium Industries (SMEs). Traders especially in the Matu area should be more creative in […]
Beacon of hope for rural children in Matu
FOR nine years, preschool children at Rumah Panjang Jarit in Matu district in central Sarawak, were studying in a makeshift classroom at the Ruai of their longhouse. The Iban longhouse, located along the treacherous Batang Igan river, was not equipped with proper kindergarten and other basic facilities and amenities such as clean water supply, road, […]
PETRONAS builds eight pre-schools in Matu
MUKAH: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has built eight pre-schools in Matu at a cost of RM1.18 million. In disclosing this, Project Execution Manager of Petronas Sarawak, Nor Azam Abang Zawawie, said that Jemoreng assemblyman, Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, had asked Petronas’ help to develop the eight Tabika Kemas for a safe and conducive learning […]
Matu poised for further development
MATU: The proposed plan to redevelop the Matu District, particularly the Kuala Matu area, will be assessed after the development plan for Matu and Igan has been evaluated. The Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has instructed the State Planning Authority (SPA) to prepare the plan after his working visit there […]
Rep’s charitable deed highly appreciated
MATU: The Deputy Minister for Integrity and Ombudsman, Datuk Dr. Juanda Jaya, has been distributing free meat to residents of Jemoreng in connection with Hari Raya Korban every year. All facets of society have highly accepted this noble and generous gesture. This is due to the fact that on this significant day of celebration, the […]
Inform authorities of monkey attacks, Kampung Tian Hilir Matu folk advised
MATU: Residents of Kampung Tian Hilir Matu, who have been suffering attacks from monkeys recently, are advised to inform the authorities and state the locations of the incidents. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said cooperation was needed for the authorities to take action. “Thank […]
Duo survive forest ordeal on midin
BY AINI SELIKANG MATU: Two friends survived a four-day ordeal in the forest eating midin (jungle ferns) and forest plants before finding their way out and rescued by villagers on Thursday (March 10). The experience is one which Mohamad Kael Abdullah, 30, and his pal, Nazif Qabil Muhimin, 15, will always remember. They were reported […]
