Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Rintos Mail

Bau Hospital to add over 60 new parking bays

KUCHING: New parking spaces will be added to Bau Hospital’s grounds to increase the parking capacity in the area. Tasik Biru Assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said he had approved RM200,000 from his Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to help solve the parking problem in the Bau Hospital area that has

Cascading spectacle deep in the heart of Bau

HIDDEN deep in the heart of Bau, there is a secret gem waiting to be discovered – Satow Waterfall. The waterfall is a stand-out because of its multi-tiered structure and unique megalithic feature. Located in Kampung Bobak, Satow Waterfall cascades down at least six tiers, offering different vantage points and pools

Tasik Biru rep follows up on delayed Bau Hospital proposal

KUCHING: Tasik Biru Assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, has taken the initiative to follow up on the proposed project to construct a new Bau Hospital after six years without any status updates from the Ministry of Health (MOH). He said the new project proposal was the fourth proposal after the

Road project delays water supply implementation

KUCHING: The Padawan Road project’s realignment is one of the reasons for the delay in the implementation of the Puncak Borneo Water Supply Phase II project, said Datuk Willie Mongin. The Puncak Borneo MP said the pipeline way line can only be designed or decided once the project is completed

From quiet gold mine to unique tourist icon

KUCHING: Tasik Biru in Bau has undergone a significant transformation from a quiet gold mine to a popular recreational area and tourist destination. Initially an open-cast gold mine that flooded in 1921, the Blue Lake has been developed with various modern facilities, including a suspension bridge, floating bridge, viewing platforms,

The emotional journey from childhood village to resettlement

THINKING about a childhood home can be an intensely emotional experience. The place where one grows up is often deeply entwined with formative memories, family bonds, and a profound sense of belonging. For many, the loss of – or even the thought of leaving – a childhood home can be

RM10-million facelift for popular Bau tourism attractions

KUCHING: Popular spots like Bung Muan, Bung Podad and Gunung Opui will be given a facelift to attract more tourists and become popular destinations in Bau. Serembu Assemblyman, Miro Simuh, said the refurbishment process will involve enhancing the site’s appeal, through improved infrastructure, preservation of historical features, and creating a

Communing with nature at ‘Zoo Negara’

VISITING the zoo may not only be a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It also enables us to experience positive emotions, such as a sense of beauty, respect and wonder while observing animals. Yet most of all, there is something undeniably soothing about being surrounded by

Focus more on rural telco infrastructure in 13MP

KUCHING: The federal government must place greater emphasis on telecommunication infrastructure development under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to prevent people from being left behind in an increasingly digital economy, says Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Willie Mongin. He said improved internet connectivity was crucial not only to

Students should set ambitions and future goals early

SERIAN: Students in Sarawak should cultivate ambition and set future goals during their school years, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He said developing ambition early is important as it provides direction, drive and purpose for students’ learning and growth. Sagah noted with