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NGO slams SAVE Rivers’ attack on assemblyman

BARAM: Advokasi Pribumi Sarawak (APS), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has spoken out against SAVE Rivers’ attack on Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. APS, which aims to promote sustainable forest management and protect the rights of indigenous communities in Sarawak, said the attack was uncalled for and may potentially jeopardise the standard of living of indigenous […]

Two Kenyah settlements to get road link

KUCHING: The Kenyah riverine settlements of Long Selaan and Long Moh in Ulu Baram will be connected by road soon. According to the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), the road project will be done by the Highland Development Agency (HDA) under RECODA. “A 8.2 kilometre (km) paved road will link the villages, while an existing […]

Long Bemang village inundated again

MIRI: Kampung Long Bemang in Ulu Baram is once again hit by flash flood, following heavy rains since Thursday (June 9). As of today 3.30pm, the water level was rising up to one foot high, affecting 523 residents of the longhouse. According to Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)Miri acting chief senior fire Supt Ahmad Nizam […]

Homestay adds attraction to Ulu Baram

BARAM: A homestay in Long Julan Ulu Baram here is expected to be another attractive tourist destination for that area. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said, it will provide another stay facility and attract more tourists to the area. Owned by a Kenyah, Michael Tinggang […]

Floodwaters rising in Ulu Baram following heavy rain

MIRI: The water level of some rivers in low-lying areas in the Northern Region has begun to rise following heavy rain over the past few days. Miri Fire and Rescue department Zone six chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said areas such as Kampung Long Bemang in the interior of Ulu Baram has seen water level […]

Miri GOF receives a helping hand from govt

MIRI: Miri General Operations Force (GOF) 12th Battalion on Monday (Aug 16) received additional assets in the forms of two all-terrain vehicles and two scrambler bikes to enhance and strengthen their border control operations at Long Banga in Ulu Baram. Presenting the additional assets worth RM86,400 was Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin on […]

Conquering a lofty dream

I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed: And the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I fail and keep trying. —  Tom Hopkins, writer I’ve met many heroes in my lifetime — soldiers, sportsmen and […]

Five years to complete road project

BARAM: The Ulu Baram landscape will be transformed once the proposed Miri-Marudi-Long Terawan road project is completed in the next four to five years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the road is among the infrastructure development planned by the state government for the benefit of the people. “This road will take […]

Long Luteng needs a health clinic

MIRI: A health clinic should be built at Long Luteng by the Patah River in Ulu Baram to serve the local people and surrounding communities. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee said all the Penan longhouses or settlements are situated in a rather remote area, with the nearest health clinic located […]

Floods strike Ulu Baram

MIRI: Many low-lying areas in Ulu Baram were flooded following non-stop rain since Friday. Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said a landslide also occurred near the Lapok junction. “The landslide disconnected several villages in Ulu Tinjar, namely Rumah John Long Tuyut, Rumah Joben Long Tabing, Rumah Jarau Long Tabing, Long […]