Hassle-free beach retreat close to home
The pristine beaches of Sematan, in the western part of the state, have been a favourite destination among local holidaymakers ever since the 1970s, even with the arduous four-hour jouney through a narrow gravel road back in the day. Today, with the improved road condition and development, there are many homestays and resort accommodations for […]
Close tabs on timely completion of entrepreneur hub
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI WEEKLY monitoring meetings with contractors and consultants will be held to ensure a timely completion of the Sematan and Telok Melano Entrepreneur Hub (Anjung Usahawan). The International Trade Industry and Investment Ministry will also conduct regular site visits. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Malcolm Mussem Lamoh said the implementation status of the Sematan […]
Jamilah leaves her fate to CM
by NURULDAYANA RAFIEE SEMATAN: Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu says it is up to the Chief Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on the party’s candidates in the coming state election. She asserted that the chief minister was more knowledgeable in determining the […]
Rep hands over special boat licence to local fishermen
LUNDU: The special boat licence (Lesen Sampan Khas) has been approved for 37 fishermen from Sematan district this year. The licence was handed to them by Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu during a presentation ceremony held here on Thursday (Oct 28). During the ceremony, the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department also presented fishing navigation […]
Development comes to Sarawak’s south: Thanks to Telok Melano-Sematan Road
BY ANASATHIA JENIS Hafis Mohamed will never forget the bitter experiences and times when the boat he was travelling in sank in the South China Sea while on his way to Sematan town from his village in Telok Melano more than 10 years ago. At that time, travelling across the sea by boat was the only […]
Anjung Usahawan to highlight uniqueness of Sematan
SEMATAN: The Anjung Usahawan project here will highlight the uniqueness of the multiracial residents of Sematan, especially the Selako race. Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said, “When visitors come here, they will be able to see our uniqueness and our livelihoods. The entrepreneurs will sell local products to the visitors. “We want to […]
Sematan projects to be completed on schedule despite delay
SEMATAN: Though construction was delayed, the Sematan Industrial Park and Anjung Usahawan Sematan will still be completed as scheduled, assures Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan. “The contractors for the Industrial Park project are confident that they will be able to complete it as scheduled on Dec 22, 2021. “Contractors for the Anjung Usahawan Sematan […]
Illegal immigrants nabbed in Sematan
KUCHING: Seven illegal immigrants were caught by the General Operations Force (GOF) in Sematan, about 110km from here. A patrol team from the Telok Melano outpost carried out inspections on six men and a woman on Sunday (Feb 21) around 4.40pm. The group failed to produce any valid travel documents, committing offences under Section 6(1) […]
Fire destroys store, bike and grass cutters
SEMATAN: A store at a wildlife sanctuary at Jalan Telok Melano was destroyed in a fire last Sunday (Dec 13). The State Fire Department operations centre received a distress call around 11.25pm and despatched firemen from the Lundu fire station to the scene. By the time the firemen arrived, employees at the sanctuary had put […]
Niranur Upside Down 3R House: Beyond the ordinary
An upside down house is no stranger in Malaysia, including in Sarawak. Many upside down houses have been built as a tourist attraction because of Its unique and Insta-worthy concept. However, Aluis Hamri, operator of Niranur Upside Down 3R House did not expect the opening of his version will get a warm response from visitors. […]
