Temporary road closure in Sri Aman from March 14 – 31
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) of Sri Aman division has announced that half of Jalan Kejatau road would be temporarily closed for tree cutting works from March 14 until 31. According to the statement by PWD, the tree pruning works would be carried out starting from the main junction of Jalan Kejatau until Jalan […]
When a monkey comes a-calling
SRI AMAN: A family in Taman Sri Jaya here was surprised was visited by a wild monkey today morning (Jan 8). The incident came to light when the family’s pet dog kept barking at the garage area around 9 am. When the owner of the house, Tiong, checked what the fuss was about, he was […]
Heritage value gives allure to Gunung Lesong
KUCHING: Gunung Lesong in Sri Aman division holds exceptional heritage value that can be packaged and promoted as a significant tourism product. Chairman of the Gunung Lesong Community-Based Eco Tourism (GLCBET) Development Committee, Dr Victor Luna Amin, said the Gunung Lesong Eco-tourism Complex was established to empower the local community residing in the Gunung Lesong […]
Morning crash kills septuagenarian driver
SRI AMAN: A septuagenarian died after the Proton Saga he was driving collided with a Honda Jazz near the U-turn junction at Nanga Klassen on the Sri Aman – Betong road earlier this morning. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said in a statement that they received an emergency call about the accident […]
Sri Aman’s Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival bolsters industry
SRI AMAN: The three-day Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival at the Sri Aman Waterfront, marks a significant milestone in the local tourism sector. Spearheaded by Innovative Youth Cooperative Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS) and BIMP-EAGA Young Entrepreneurs Chamber (BYEC), the event from Sept 1-3 which was endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performance Arts […]
Orangutans caught on camera at Gunung Lesong
KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia’s camera traps have captured the first-ever images of orangutans in the Gunung Lesong forests in Sri Aman. In a statement on Wednesday (Aug 16), it said these newfound images bring encouraging tidings to Sarawak, particularly for stakeholders invested in conserving and sustainably managing the landscape for potential ecotourism development. WWF-Malaysia senior field biologist […]
Benak Regatta attracts record-breaking entries
KUCHING: The organisers of this year’s Pesta Benak, popularly known as the Benak Regatta, are elated to announce that they have received an impressive total of 31 entries for the boat racing categories. The committee, headed by Sri Aman Division Land and Survey superintendent Michealson Nyisin, is thrilled with the overwhelming response and anticipates more […]
Promote Sri Aman as food, agro-tourism destination
KUCHING: Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi has urged the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to promote food and agro-tourism in her constituency. She said this would be in line with the planning and direction of the country’s agro-food policy 2021 to 2030. “The Sarawak government has recognised Sri Aman as […]
Education system must adapt to changes: MP
SRI AMAN: The Sarawak educational system must be adaptable and be prepared to change to remain relevant. Sri Aman Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said the role of educators has significantly altered and is now more centred on academic significance to educate pupils to become future national leaders. “The District Education […]
Sri Aman gets a new Resident
SRI AMAN: Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman has been appointed as the new Resident of Sri Aman. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) said in a news report that his appointment took effect on Jan 3. Abang Mohamad Porkan previously served in the Sarikei Resident’s Office and replaced Sirai Daha, who officially moved to the […]
