Improving power supply reliability in Tatau
TATAU: The transmission line works to connect the new Tatau 275/132/33/11KV substation will reinforce the distribution network in the area and improve reliability of supply. According to Sarawak Energy, the transmission line works would commence soon where it would be connected to the main electricity grid through the existing Kemena-Selangau 275KV transmission lines. “Prior to […]
Senator distributes food aid in Tatau
MIRI: Over 500 food packages were distributed to heads of households between Sept 30 to Oct 10 under the People’s Protection and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). The federal government’s food aid, channelled through Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick, was to ease the burden of families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Tatau District. The package consists […]
Kakus rep visits longhouse project sites
TATAU: Datuk John Sikie Tayai visited longhouse project sites here to see the ongoing works and progress made on Monday (Sept 20). The Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) noted that he was pleased with how the projects are well underway. “As the local representation, I would like to see […]
Over RM1 mln for construction of new Rh Mawang longhouse
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi TATAU: Rumah (Rh) Mawang folk have been given a total of RM1,890,000 for the construction of a new longhouse. “Each bilik (unit) gets RM70,000, and this amounts to RM1,470,000 (21 units). “The Sarawak government also contributed RM12,000 per unit to the 35 residents through the Timber Cess Fund,” said Assistant Minister in […]
Rep visits six project sites in Tatau
TATAU: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai recently visited six Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project sites here. He said the purpose of the visits was to submit project documents to Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and contractors. “All projects are to commence immediately after the […]
Pemulih food baskets for 250 villagers
TATAU: A total of 250 people from 17 longhouses throughout Sungai Arip areas received food baskets through the National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). The symbolic handover ceremony of the food baskets was conducted by Senator Dr Nuing Jeluing. Nuing said the Pemulih food basket was distributed based on allocation from the federal […]
Workplace clusters in Tatau, Bintulu
KUCHING: Two new workplace clusters have emerged in the districts of Tatau and Bintulu. The Jalan Tatau-Selangau, Tatau cluster involved the occupants of a workers’ quarters at an oil palm plantation which is under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at Jalan Tatau-Selangau in the Tatau district. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said of […]
Covid cluster declared on ship in Bintulu waters
KUCHING: Twenty-four workers of a ship anchored in Bintulu waters, about 580 km north of here, have been confirmed to be positive for Covid-19, resulting in the Gom Tujuh Cluster to be declared as one of two new clusters in Sarawak. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its statement today said those detected to […]
JaPen donates PPE to Tatau police
TATAU: Tatau district police headquarters (IPD) today received donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Information Department (JaPen) Tatau district. The items, meant as protection to curb the spread of the Covid-19, were presented during a simple event held at the IPD hall. Present to hand over the contribution was JaPen Tatau district officer in-charge […]
Enhancing public awareness via IOW programme
TATAU: The implementation of Info On Wheels (IOW) programme has helped increase public awareness of the laws against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in the country. The IOW programme is being conducted by the Information Department (JaPen). On Friday (July 9), the department held the programme at Rumah Dom, Lubok Keranji in Sungai Tatau, […]
