Alumni urged to unite and contribute to school’s development
SIBU: Alumni of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saint Matthew Sekuau (M) Selangau are encouraged to unite and contribute to the ongoing development of their alma mater. Borneo MA Smart Vendors Sdn Bhd chairman Alexander Kadir Dato emphasised the indebtedness of alumni to the school for their success. “We are who we are today because of our school. […]
Selangau MP pledges support for school hall upgrade
SIBU: Selangau MP Edwin Banta has pledged support for the upgrade of the school hall at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) St Matthew Sekuau (M). “I will write a letter to the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) regarding this matter, seeking their assistance as the school is a missionary school,” he said in his speech at the […]
Rising water levels prompt suspension of SK Kuala Lemai classes
SELANGAU: Classes at SK Kuala Lemai were suspended due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in the district. Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum said that a team was promptly dispatched to monitor flood-prone locations following heavy rainfall. Upon arrival at SK Kuala Lemai, the team observed the river […]
Emergency unit at health clinic mulled
SELANGAU: Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has stressed the importance of setting up an emergency unit at the Selangau Health Clinic to help ease congestion and cater to the growing population as it is located near the Pan Borneo Highway. “The Sarawak Health Department is fully aware of the situation, and they see […]
Tamin rep expresses concern over theft at Selangau Multipurpose Hall
SIBU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang has expressed dismay over the theft of electrical appliances and equipment at the Selangau Multipurpose Hall. The stolen items include fans, air conditioners, portable air conditioners, ceiling air conditioners, restroom doors, chairs, sockets, wires, fire exits, pump hoses, water pumps, and main water valves. “I am shocked and saddened […]
State assistance for longhouse residents
SELANGAU: The Sarawak government is actively supporting the well-being of longhouse residents. The Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said that funds are set aside for every state constituency including longhouses in the Kakus constituency. “Every year, between five to seven longhouses in Kakus get aid for development from the Housing Development […]
Selangau folks gain various knowledges from community programme
SELANGAU: The Let’s Do It Right Smart Community 2023 programme organised by the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) was well-received by the villagers here. The programme was undertaken in efforts to empower the local community, particularly in the Sungai Bawang, Sungai Kemena, and Sungai Tau areas. Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing stated that various lectures and service counters […]
Assemblyman urges responsible driving in Selangau
SELANGAU: The public is being advised to avoid vandalising and trespassing on Jalan Selangau to prevent unwanted incidents. Tamin assemblyman, Christopher Gira Sambang, said that some drivers continue to take shortcuts and open unused lanes. “This confuses other drivers and can cause accidents. I recommend that road users follow the signboards provided by the Pan […]
Pickup truck drivers killed, three injured in crash
SELANGAU: The drivers of two pick-up trucks, which were involved in a collision along Jalan Selangau-Mukah, died from severe injuries today. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the accident involving a single cab pickup truck and a double cab pickup truck, happened around 11.10 am. Firemen from Selangau and Mukah stations […]
Selangau voters told not to be duped again
TATAU: Voters in the Selangau area have been urged to not repeat the mistake of falling for the false promises of the opposition. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the general election is not the time to conduct experiments because the impact is huge not only on the people in the […]
