Nanga Lasi Bridge a symbol of Julau’s progress and development
KUCHING: The opening of the RM4.7-million Nanga Lasi Bridge in Julau is hailed as a symbol of progress and development, set to bring significant benefits to more than 1,500 residents in the surrounding areas. Spanning across the Julau River, the bridge not only improves access to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Lasi and Nanga Lasi Clinic, […]
Three major road upgrades boost Julau’s infrastructure
KUCHING: Julau is poised for a boost in infrastructure, with three major road upgrading projects approved for the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the first project involves upgrading Jalan Nanga Lasi, Balut, and Suchong at an estimated cost of RM92 million. The second project covers the improvement of Jalan […]
31 councillors sworn in for Maradong and Julau District Council
SARIKEI: A total of 31 councillors have been officially sworn in to serve the Maradong and Julau District Council (MDMJ) for the 2025–2028 term. The ceremony, held today (April 22) at the MDMJ Conference Room, was attended by Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, who commended the […]
Julau awaits progress on petrol station applications
THE State Planning Authority (SPA) has received three applications for the development of petrol stations in Julau. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that one application was approved by the SPA on November 24, 2023, but the Provisional Approval has since expired. “The applicant failed to submit the updated layout plan for […]
Keep smallholders informed on pepper industry
JULAU: Smallholders need to be well informed of current development and direction of the country’s pepper industry and the support schemes and services provided thanks to the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB). The board’s chairman Datuk Any Ngau said this helps smallholders to get accurate and up-to-date information especially on the support schemes and services that […]
Keep our pepper quality high always
JULAU: Pepper production must maintain high quality consistently to preserve its market value. Baram MP and Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) chairman Datuk Anyi Ngau said this means closely watching over how the pepper grows, gets processed, and is stored, ensuring it always meets the set standards. He noted that places like Julau and Pakan are […]
Men in blue to get refurbished stations to improve operations
KUCHING: Three police stations at Song, Julau and Matu Daro are in dire need of immediate upgrading to facilitate police work. Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said there were also other police stations which need improvement, however, the focus will be on those in need of urgent remedial measures. Nanta was on […]
PRS to conduct post-mortem on Julau seat
KUCHING: Following Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s (PRS) unsuccessful attempt in recapturing the Julau parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15), the party will conduct a post-mortem to find out what went wrong. Its deputy information chief Andy Lawrence said the party had already more or less identified the root cause of the failure in winning […]
Duo detained for raping disabled teen
JULAU: Police arrested two men, including a foreigner, on suspicion of molesting and raping a teenage girl with disability recently. Julau OCPD DSP Andam Sulin Brayun said the suspects were detained last Sunday (June 5) after the victim’s mother lodged a police report. The complainant claimed that the victim’s stepfather and a foreigner had molested […]
Julau set to get new fire station under 12MP
JULAU is set to get a new fire station under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Rolling Plan 3, 2023. Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian informed this during his ministerial winding-up speech on today. He said the siting application had been submitted to the Land and Survey […]