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Tasik Biru rep intensifying efforts to attract tourists from China to Bau

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep is intensifying efforts to attract tourists from China in order to enhance the tourism sector in Bau. Recognising the potential of the Chinese market, the Tasik Biru assemblyman recently organised a visit to showcase the district’s unique cultural offerings and rich history to Xing Wei Ping, the Consul General of […]

Tasik Biru food court among projects earmarked

BAU: Deputy Minister of Transport (Marine and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep visited the site for the proposed food court along the banks of Tasik Biru, today. In a Facebook post, Henry said the proposed food court is to provide space and opportunities for local residents to be involved in socio-economic activities. During the visit, […]

Rep optimistic Tasik Biru will benefit from allocation

KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Harry Henry Jinep welcomes the allocation of RM1.2 billion to repair dilapidated clinics and schools under the Budget 2023. He hoped that the Bau Hospital and dilapidated schools in his constituency would benefit from the allocation. “I welcome this allocation as the dilapidated schools in my constituency are often affected […]

58 get about RM1m in minor rural project funds

BAU: A total of 58 organisations received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM995,948.59 at the Tasik Biru Service Centre here on Sunday. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) on Monday (Feb 13) they comprised schools, Village Security and Development Committees (JKKK) and religious bodies. The first batch […]

Bau’s Unique Water Sport

Despite the passage of time and the introduction of new and exciting competitions such as motorboat racing, radio-controlled model boat racing, motocross, and so on, the Jong Regatta has never failed to attract participants and visitors to the Tasik Biru Festival. Jong Regatta — highlight of Tasik Biru Festival The Jong Regatta, or model sailing […]

2,771 land titles issued to landowners

BAU: A total of 2,771 land titles issued under the Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code were handed over to 305 landowners in Tasik Biru here yesterday. Three villages were presented with land titles under section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code – Kampung Senibong with 78 lots comprising 69 recipients, Kampung Barieng (126 […]

Tasik Biru beauty wins college award

KUCHING: A three-minute video showing the history and beauty of Tasik Biru has won Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading (KKMG) honours in a national level green landscape competition. It was placed second in the community college category and fifth overall from a field of 128 entries. The Malaysia Polytechnic & Community College Award 2022 was organised […]

Village expansion scheme, cultural centre approved

BAU: The state government has approved the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) for Malay villages here in view of the growing population in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he agreed to the request by Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep on the matter. “All that is requested by […]

Rep wants Bau Hospital upgraded

BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called for the Bau Hospital to be upgraded. He made the call during his speech while officiating at the KPT Prihatin Komuniti Sejahtera (KRIS) programmeat Kampung Sibuluh here today.  “It is time for the government to upgrade Bau Hospital. I believe there are a lot of […]

Where tourism is booming

BAU: Since the reopening of the borders on April 1, international and local tourists have been visiting places of interest in Sarawak. An observation made by New Sarawak Tribune at Bau Town here found that its tourism sector is booming. Wong, 55, from Jakarta, Indonesia, was here on her first visit to the state. “I’m […]