Driver dies in collision
TATAU: A tanker driver was killed in a head-on collision with another lorry at KM11, Jalan Tatau-Bintulu this morning. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident occurred around 11am when both motor vehicles collided with each other when travelling from opposite directions. Investigations found that the tanker travelling towards Bintulu was […]
Teach youth about traditional dances
TATAU: The Folk Dance and Recreation Club here has been urged to teach the younger generation about traditional dances. “Train our children and our grandchildren on traditional dances. “This is necessary so that our heritage and culture can be preserved and would not go extinct,” said Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said this […]
New longhouses must have safety features
TATAU: Every new longhouse should have safety features. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said although construction work would require higher costs, it will help to contain the fire. “In addition, consider areas that are not prone to floods such as low-lying areas by the river when choosing a location to […]
Search for missing anglers enters day 5
TATAU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for two anglers who were reported missing since Sept 17 after their boat capsized in Kuala Serupai here has entered its fifth day today (Sept 22). Sarawak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Maritime Captain Zin Azman Md Yunus said the operation so far covers an area of […]
Woman entrepreneur conducts creative craft class
TATAU: About 20 participants from Kakus state constituency joined a one-day creative craft class at Tatau Sports Hall here last Saturday. The programme, which took place from 8am to 5pm, was held in conjunction with the handing over of the Agriculture Facilities Fund (AFF) for a durian plantation involving 239 participants from Sungai Arip, Sungai […]
Take advantage of government facilities
TATAU: The women’s bureaus from longhouses in the Kakus area are urged to undertake a commodity planting project in groups. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said they need to see the huge potential offered by the agriculture and agro-based industries in an effort to […]
Power supply soon for villagers in Tatau
BINTULU: A Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) project costing RM14.3 million at Lubok Kubong, Tatau will benefit the people from Rumah Ado to Rumah Achun at Nanga Kelebu. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said that RES showed the state government’s commitment to bringing (electricity) power […]
Beware of opposition’s sweet promises
KUCHING: Kakas constituents have been warned against falling for the sweet promises made by the opposition. Assistant Native Laws and Customs Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the opposition was only good at making promises but not keeping them. “Their sweet promises were only to win votes. Look at what happened before the 14th General […]
Don’t let children miss out on education
TATAU: Parents need not worry about sending their children to school amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He expressed concern that if parents do not send their children to school, it will cause their children to miss out on their education. “Education is very important in […]
Lucrative income through agriculture
TATAU: The people can generate lucrative income through agriculture, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He stated that agriculture was an important industry because of its role in development and creating employment opportunities while increasing the income of farmers. “Farmers should therefore strive to carry out commercial farming […]
