Stranded trio rescued

KUCHING: All’s well that ends well. The three fishing enthusiasts trapped by rising tide at Kampung Trombol beach, Telaga Air yesterday (Feb 12) are safe and sound. They were rescued by firefighters last night (Feb 12). The state Fire and Rescue (Bomba) operations centre said the rescue team made up of firefighters and villagers rescued […]

Trio trapped on beach by high tide in Telaga Air

KUCHING: Three fishing enthusiasts are now trapped by rising tide at Kampung Trombol Beach, Telaga Air, near here today (Feb 12). The victims had gone to the beach on their motorcycles to fish. While they were engrossed in their activity, they failed to realise the rising tide was cutting them off from the road. A […]

Increasing our marine resources

KUCHING: The Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department on Wednesday released over 5,000 seabass fry at Telaga Air waters as part of efforts to increase marine resources in the area. Its director Bohari Leng said the mangrove swamp ecosystem and good water quality in the area were suitable for breeding the fish species. In addition to increasing […]

Masterplan to assist village development

Wan Junaidi speaks at the Telaga Air festival.

KUCHING: Local authority Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been urged to come out with a masterplan to assist with the development of kampungs (villages) under its jurisdiction for the betterment of the community. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the masterplan would list out the necessary infrastructure and facilities for the kampungs. […]