Batang Lupar Bridge — keenly awaited by locals and motoring public
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Alverdtekoster Anyap SEBUYAU: The construction of the Batang Lupar Bridge is keenly awaited as its completion will boost the local’s economy. The 4,844-metre-long bridge is said to be the longest river crossing bridge in Sarawak and Malaysia. Construction work has begun and it is expected to be completed in four […]
Sebuyau’s 48 bodies given MRP grants
SEBUYAU: A total of 48 recipients comprising Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Sebuyau received grants for Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) on Monday (Feb 15). Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi, who is also Sebuyau assemblyman, said these channelled funds are aimed at […]
Discovery of giant pillars raises questions
BY AINI SELIKANG SEBUYAU: The discovery of giant pillars, believed to be remnants of the Rumah Melanau structure, has raised questions among the public. Located in Sangki, about 5km from Sebuyau, these pillars are taller and bigger than the Rumah Melanau which still exists in Matu. According to Kampung Badong village head Haslimi Hassan, the […]
Batang Lupar Bridge to swerve next to Triso Island
SEBUYAU: The new Batang Lupar Bridge here stretching about 5.1 kilometres long will be constructed swerving next to the Triso Island. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the bridge project, which will connect Sebuyau in Samarahan to Triso-Maludam-Pusa in Betong passing through the Batang Lupar, is conducted in two different contracts. […]
Enough materials for state roads, bridges
SEBUYAU: Sarawak has enough materials to build infrastructural facilities throughout the state for the next 20 years. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said this can be assured as the granite quarry in Sebuyau was estimated to have 60 million metric tonnes of granite reserves. “During my visit to the […]
One killed, one seriously injured in bike collision
SEBUYAU: A motorcyclist was killed while another sustained severe injury after their machines collided with each other due to a sudden U-turn last Sunday (Dec 27). The collision happened around 9.30am at KM29, Jalan Kampung Sungai Nibong. State Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said both riders were travelling in opposite directions prior to […]
Mini library opens at Kpg Sampat Sebangan
SEBUYAU: Residents of Kampung Sampat Sebangan can now enjoy access to reading materials with the recently launched mini library in the village. Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the construction of the library is one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in his area. “The library was also built at a cost […]
State govt committed to help develop rural areas
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government has implemented various infrastructural facilities in rural areas and will continue to do so. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said such is the commitment of the state government in bringing development into rural areas including Kampung Sungai Ladong. “The people, after this, will enjoy widespread development if […]
King tide brings floods to Sebuyau town
SEBUYAU: The king tide caused areas around Sebuyau town to be severely flooded last Sunday (Oct 18). However, according to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, no temporary flood evacuation centre had been opened yet. “Currently, the department has instructed all fire and rescue stations, including auxiliary firefighters throughout the […]
Residents affected by saltwater intrusions
SEBUYAU: Residents here are constantly affected by saltwater intrusions and water shortage, said Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said saltwater intrusions had destroyed many plantations there. “Lack of water supply is also a problem,” Julaihi added in his speech during the launch of a water supply project for Samarahan […]
