Young biker dies in early morning crash
JULAU: A motorcyclist died on the spot after his motorcycle went out of control and crashed at KM16, Jalan Kelupu-Julau-Durin (KJD) early this morning (Oct 12). The accident happened around 3am when the 23-year-old victim was on his way home to Dennis Umpol Longhouse at Mile 14, Jalan KJD. District police chief DSP Andam […]
4G coverage will be expanded in Sarawak, Julau among focus areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Several plans to upgrade internet access in Sarawak are ready, among others, to increase 4G network coverage in the state which is currently only at 80.84 per cent, lower than the national average of 94. percent, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said among the areas of focus was […]
Fined RM3,000 for not adhering to EMCO
JULAU: A woman was slapped with a RM3,000 compound after police found her violating the public health standard operating procedures (SOPs) by leaving her longhouse which is under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The case happened last Sunday around 3.15pm when a CID team led by Insp Herda Ismail carried out SOP monitoring operations […]
Three locals arrested for illegal cockfight
JULAU: Three locals were arrested on Sunday (Sept 19) for taking part in an illegal cockfight. They were picked up by the police at an oil palm plantation in Jalan Sungai Pakan here around 2pm. District police chief DSP Andam Sulin said five roosters, a weighing scale, a piece of cardboard with numbers written on […]
Challenges faced by Sarikei health workers
JULAU: Sarikei Health Officer Dr Navin Raj Kathiravelu and his team recently had to face various challenges in order to vaccinate rural folk at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Nanga Ju mobile vaccination centre here. The vaccines were first transported to Nanga Mujok from Sarikei Pharmacy Centre and kept in a temperature between 2°C and 8°C before […]
Teen dies in hit-and-run
JULAU: A teenage pillion rider died while her motorcyclist suffered minor injuries following a hit-and-run accident at Jalan Julau-Nanga Entabai on Monday. The accident happened around 9pm when both victims were on a motorcycle, heading into a housing area to find internet coverage. All of a sudden, the victims were rammed from a behind by […]
Accident claims life of motorcyclist
JULAU: A 27-year-old motorcyclist died on the spot following a two-vehicle accident at Mile 14, Jalan Kelupu-Julau-Durin (KJD) on Friday. The accident happened around 12.30pm when both vehicles — a motorcycle and a van — were travelling in the same direction towards Bintangor. District police chief DSP Andam Sulin when contacted, said the accident occurred […]
Man killed in car accident
JULAU: A man was killed in an accident along Jalan KJD here on Tuesday (July 27). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the victim, Richart Ambok, 53, crashed into a construction machinery and was pinned to his seat. “A distress call was received by the department at 9.50pm and Bintangor firefighters […]
Boy, 8, dies after being hit by MPV
JULAU: An eight-year-old boy died after he was hit by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at KM16, Jalan KJD on Monday (July 26). District police chief, DSP Andam Sulin said the victim was confirmed dead at the scene in the 8.10am incident. “Investigations found that the accident happened when the victim, who was walking alone by […]
Mobile PPV in Julau a welcome initiative
BY JAPEN JULAU: The mobile vaccination centre (PPV) at SK Nanga Jambu has made it easier for rural communities from Rantau Limau, Entaih and Ensiring to get the Covid-19 vaccine. SK Nanga Jambu headmaster Wilson Lau said the mobile PPV had helped residents save on transportation costs as the journey to the nearest PPV would […]