Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

10:42 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Rintos Mail

Greater Bau development: Local communities to be made partners

KUCHING: Local communities are being positioned as equity partners under the new business model adopted for the Greater Bau development initiative, marking a shift towards inclusive and sustainable growth. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the model ensures that the locals are no longer mere bystanders in

Maw San Today: A Landscape of Memory

Once a thriving gold-mining settlement, Maw San in Bau, Sarawak, is now a quiet reminder of the past. From the remnants of miners’ communities and Liu Shan Bang’s memorial to the tranquil waters of Tasik Biru, the area preserves stories of ambition, rebellion, and resilience, while plans for a museum

Bau Gold Mine Museum awaiting design approval

KUCHING: The proposed Bau Gold Mine Museum has yet to take off as the project is still awaiting approval from the Sarawak State Building Design Committee (SBDC), a mandatory requirement before construction can begin. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the museum, envisioned as a flagship heritage attraction

Red Bridge beckons heritage buffs to Bau

THE century-old Red Bridge at Dahan Estate, Kampung Seropak, Bau, is set to take on new life as a tourism destination, following fresh plans to preserve and promote the landmark as part of Bau’s cultural and eco-tourism circuit. Hidden amid the lush greenery of Kampung Seropak, the bridge has quietly

Serembu on the cusp of becoming tourism draw

KUCHING: The Serembu state constituency is poised to emerge as a vibrant tourism destination, with plans to offer about 20 distinct tourism products once all projects funded under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) are fully completed. According to Serembu assemblyman Dato Miro Simuh, the completion of these projects

Serembu set to roll out 20 tourism products under GKCDA

KUCHING: The Serembu state constituency is poised to emerge as a vibrant tourism destination, with plans to offer about 20 distinct tourism products once all projects funded under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) are fully completed. Serembu assemblyman Datuk Miro Simuh said the completion of these projects form

Serikin ICQS project set to begin

KUCHING: The proposed Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex project in Serikin, Bau, near here, will kick off soon, said Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Tasik Biru assemblyman said the project site handover will be held tomorrow (10 Dec) to begin implementation.

New water pipeline aims to improve supply

KUCHING: The alternative water infrastructure enhancement is now underway to address long-standing supply disruptions affecting residents in the Jagoi and Krokong areas. The project, which involves the laying of an alternative main water pipeline stretching from the Bau junction traffic lights to the Pejiru Booster Station, is expected to significantly

Alternative road project promises safer access for Suba villages

KUCHING: The proposed new alternative road to connect Kampung Suba Buan and Kampung Suba Bandar with Bau town represents more than just asphalt and concrete; it signals access, safety, and opportunity. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, believed that, upon completion, the road will bring

Proposed road projects set to transform Serembu connectivity

KUCHING: A series of strategic new road projects proposed to be implemented under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) are expected to reshape the connectivity landscape in Serembu. Serembu assemblyman Datuk Miro Simuh said RM25 million had been allocated for road connection to open new areas in his constituency.