Missing man found dead in Tatau
TATAU: A man reported missing after he fell into Sungai Tatau last Sunday (Sept 10) has been found dead yesterday (Sept 12). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the body of 36-year-old Iharani Kassim was found afloat near Batang Tatau bridge by an angler. The discovery was made around 4.40 pm, […]
Tatau Fest from July 29 to Aug 13
TATAU: The 2023 Tatau Festival will be held at Sungai Jatan Community Park from July 29 to August 13. According to the Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai, for this year’s festival, the targeted return is about RM3.8 million. He made these remarks after chairing the Tatau Festival 2023 coordination meeting here, […]
Plans underway for new health clinic in Tatau
KUCHING: A new health clinic is expected to be built in Tatau for the local community. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently identifying a suitable site for the construction of the clinic. “The application for the new health clinic project will be submitted to the upcoming Rolling Plan […]
MRP grants totalling RM128k handed out in Tatau
TATAU: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM128,000 were distributed to 15 Village Safety and Development Committees (JKKK) and a Parent-Teacher Association here on Tuesday (Oct 25). Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol handed over the cheques at the Tatau District Office. “This grant is to help the JKKK carry out activities in their longhouse. […]
Tatau Festival set to return on Oct 1
TATAU: More than 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the Tatau Festival 2022 from Oct 1-16 at Tatau Old Market and Tatau Riverbank. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the festival has now returned to enliven Tatau after a two-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic and that various interesting programmes […]
Kliriengs transfer to be done on Sept 24
TATAU: Three more kliriengs (burial poles) at the Penyarai River will be transferred to the Tatau District Office for conservation purposes. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the transfer of the burial poles was agreed by the Tatau Heritage Restoration Committee. It was reported that in October last year, a […]
Sarawak Day celebrated with 40-car convoy in Tatau
BINTULU: Sarawak Day was observed enthusiastically today in Tatau with a vehicle convoy hosted by the Anap Recreation Club. About 40 vehicles have joined the convoy with 100 participants involved. The club’s chairman Gilbert Ngadi said their convoy started from Pasar Lama Tatau and then around Tatau town before going to Wong Adai, Jalan Sangan […]
RM100, hampers worth RM80 given to 100 people in Tatau
TATAU: The Sarawak government gave RM100 along with hampers worth RM80 each to a total of 100 people here in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. However, only 88 of the individuals were present to receive the donation at the Sejambak Kasih Aidilfitri ceremony held at the Tatau District mosque. Two recipients were […]
Welfare complex plan for Tatau
BINTULU: A welfare complex, similar to what has been built in Dalat, is being mooted for Tatau district, according to Women, Childhood Development and Community Well-being Minister, Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah. “Once the complex is established, it will improve access to welfare facilities for people residing in Tatau district, as at the moment, they have […]
Three longhouses in Tatau upgraded
TATAU: Three longhouses here are being upgraded with proper, stronger materials under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project. The longhouses are Rumah Robert Ahsoon at Sungai Empang, Rumah Gerry Janni at Sungai Mejau and Rumah Was at Sungai Entajum. “This is so that the longhouse folk can live comfortably,” said Assistant Minister in the Chief […]
