Fire destroys quarters of workers in Selangau
SIBU: Thirteen Indonesian plantation workers were made homeless after their quarters at Ladang Sungai Sepiak, Dijih in Selangau were engulfed in flames on Saturday (Dec 26). The Sarawak Fire Department operations centre said the workers comprised 11 men and two women. According to the spokesperson, the incident occurred around 10pm on Saturday. “However, we only […]
Abandoned RES project issue resolved
SELANGAU: The state government has done its best to help in resolving the issue of an abandoned Rural Electricity Scheme (RES) project in this district. Utilities Assistant Minister (Rural Electricity) Datuk Liwan Lagang said the abandoned RES project is located at the Jalan Kua/Ulu Mukah area. He said the project had been abandoned for the […]
Sesco Shutdown Notice — Selangau
Sarawak supports Agriculture Facilitation Fund
SELANGAU: The Gabungan Parti (GPS) government in Sarawak supports the Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF) and assistance will be given to those who show interest and determination, said Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He gave the assurance during the launch of the Agriculture Community Outreach Programme (AgriCOP) at Rh Tuggang, Sungai Arip on Saturday (Sept […]
30 communication towers for Kakus
SELANGAU: The government has approved a total of 30 communication towers in the Kakus area. Assistant Minister of Native Laws and Customs Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this while attending a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) programme in conjunction with the establishment of the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) women’s bureau of Rumah Bigat […]
Relief assistance for longhouse fire victims
SELANGAU: Victims of a longhouse fire here received relief assistance worth RM18,000 from Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai on Monday (July 20). The assistance was handed over by the assistant minister himself when visiting the fire victims of Rh Lanting Depong, Nanga Gun in Ulu Sungai Arip here. The 18-door […]
Selangau finally gets fire station
SELANGAU: Communities here breathed a sigh of relief after the long awaited fire station began operations on July 1. Situated at KM82, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu, the fire station sits on a 2.1-acre land, and is about 2km from Selangau town. When met by New Sarawak Tribune, Pauline Enchang said the fire station was something that the […]
New fire station begins operations in Selangau
SIBU: The new Selangau Fire and Rescue Station which started operations on July 1 will provide 24-hour emergency response services to residents in the area. Station chief Mohd Shukri Abdul Rahim said its 17 personnel would operate in two shifts a day. He added that the station would also be strengthened by 18 voluntary […]
