Quiet marketplace an unusual sight
BAU: The border village of Serikin which is normally bustling on weekends was quiet today as no Indonesian traders were allowed to trade there yet due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Located 65km from Kuching, it is a marketplace where those trading there are mostly Indonesians selling their handicrafts, cloths, toys, carpets, jungle produce and many […]
Zero income
Handicraft entrepreneur endures tough time BAU: Like other business entities, NangDee Resources specialising in Bornean handicraft products is now facing a very tough time due to the Covid-19 crisis. NangDee Resources is wholly owned by a Bidayuh woman, Sandra Trinata Anak Kolerensius Sugeng, from Kampung Jagoi Serikin in Bau. The company started its operation in […]
CIQS complex for Serikin
BAU: A Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) complex will be built in Serikin here to enhance the border security between Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is an urgent need to build the complex in order to prevent any unwanted illegal activities from occurring in the […]
