Bukit Semuja rep wants devt projects to be intensified
Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has called for the development aspect in Serian to be looked at and intensified. In addition to the Serian sports complex with complete facilities, he has proposed that the bridge that leads to Kpg Seyabah, which collapsed at the beginning of last July, be redeveloped. “In addition, I’d like to […]
Rep inspects schools’ facilities, villages
SERIAN: Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister Martin Ben made a working visit to several areas in Serian recently. In a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), he visited Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Merbau to inspect the facilities of the school allocated through the minor rural project (MRP) grant amounting to RM50,000. […]
Family cheap sales event a sellout
SERIAN: The Malaysian Family Cheap Sales programme (JMKM) here proved to be a success, with 400 chickens selling out in less than an hour. The programme, which was held for the first time in the Kedup state constituency, benefited more than 20,000 dwellers in the area. As such, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk […]
Top floor of shop goes up in smoke
SERIAN: The top floor of a shop lot at Mile 38, Jalan Kuching-Serian was almost destroyed in an afternoon fire today. However there were no casualties during the incident as the occupants and workers had safely got out of the building without injuries. An emergency call was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operation […]
Four more major events later this year
SERIAN: Serian will host four more significant events to promote ecotourism in the district, beginning in August and continuing until the end of the year. The four programmes include the Heritage Tour on August 26 to 27, followed by the Bung Sadung climbathon challenge which will start at Kampung Bunga on August 28, while, Tasik […]
Serian MP says he’s always around, working closely with rakyat
SERIAN: “Even with no elections, I am always on the ground, working closely with the people,” said Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. He pointed out that he would always make time for the folk of Serian even though his job as a federal minister required him to work in Kuala Lumpur. “I have […]
564 participate in rafting challenge in Serian, highest in event history
SERIAN: The return of the annual Serian Rafting Challenge was well-received with 564 participating in the event, marking a new record for the challenge throughout its ten-year history. Organised by Serian District Council (SDC), the event kicked-off as early as 8am where 141 bamboo rafts departed from Kampung Tema Mawang, Tebedu to Kampung Tebakang Dayak […]
Deputy minister assesses waste disposal system in Serian
SERIAN: As part of the Environmental Tour Programme, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni paid a visit to Kampung Bedup, Serian on Tuesday (July 12) to survey the transportation system and garbage disposal in the area. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability stressed the need for Waste to Energy technology to be implemented as it […]
Magnum lends a helping hand
KUCHING: Gaming company Magnum has reached out to help a Serian resident cope with expenses in light of his impairment It donated a sum of RM1,500 through its Community Support Programme in the hope that it would alleviate his burden. The recipient, disabled after suffering from seizures, had applied for assistance from the company. Senior […]
Store in Serian destroyed by fire
SERIAN: A fire broke out this morning and destroyed a store. According to the spokesperson of Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call regarding the incident at 4.30am. The fire happened in a backyard at Kampung Lubok Ria, Jalan Ensengei Serian. Firemen from Serian station were deployed to the scene to […]
