Kembara Kasih aims to spread word about services
KUCHING: A total of 27 activities will be conducted throughout the eight-day Kembara Kasih programme by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development, which will begin in Kuching and continue to Lawas. Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that the programme is crucial to introduce the community to the services offered by the agencies […]
Holistic devt in Lawas vital for community well-being: Awang Tengah
LAWAS: Development in Lawas must be approached holistically, covering all aspects to improve the community’s quality of life while enhancing the area’s image at the Indonesian border. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stressed the importance of a comprehensive development strategy, aligning with the Sarawak government’s progress. “When it comes to roads, we […]
Driver escapes unharmed after car bursts into flames
LAWAS: A man managed to escape unharmed after his car burst into flames in front of the Seri Malaysia Lawas Hotel at Jalan Lawas Damit here on today morning. The fire, which involved a Mitsubishi Pajero, had already been extinguished by the vehicle’s owner by the time the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) arrived at […]
Kampung Pemukat, Lawas fire victims to get assistance, assures Awang Tengah
LAWAS: Fire victims at Kampung Pemukat, Kuala Lawas here will continue receiving assistance, including rebuilding their homes, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the cause of the fire and the total amount of losses are still under investigation. “We will continue to assist the fire victims, including rebuilding their homes […]
Detailed study on Limbang Lawas Local Plan project to ensure sustainability
KUCHING: The Limbang Lawas Local Plan 2035 project is being studied comprehensively to ensure the sustainability of development both districts. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stressed the study will ensure there is a balanced approach in the physical and economic planning for Limbang and Lawas. “This is because various rapid projects are […]
Construction worker fends off crocodile attack in Lawas
LAWAS: A construction worker’s quick thinking and bravery saved him from a potentially fatal crocodile attack in the mangrove area of Ulu Sungai Pelait Sundar last Wednesday (Feb 28). In a statement, Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said the 26-year-old victim was searching for molluscs in the mangrove area around 3.40pm when a large […]
Linawa Coffee: Set to win hearts and taste buds across the region
LAWAS: At Long Sukang in the south of Lawas, workers and machines are busy processing and packaging coffee, branded “Linawa Coffee”, inside a newly-built factory. The Linawa coffee production is part of Petronas’ sustainable socio-economic empowerment programme for the Lun Bawang community in the highland. It is being implemented in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Petronas […]
Mapping study reveals 99 homeless individuals in Sarawak
LAWAS: As of Jan 22, a mapping study conducted by the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has identified a total of 99 homeless individuals in Sarawak. The study, based on 32 targeted and integrated rescue operations and assessments, sheds light on the prevalence of homelessness in major cities. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah […]
Ministry supports kidney patients via fund allocations
LAWAS: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to consistently assisting kidney patients in need of hemodialysis treatment. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that previously she presented a proposal to the cabinet for an allocation to support kidney patients in undergoing hemodialysis, as the costs of kidney dialysis […]
3 foreigners nabbed without valid documents
LAWAS: An integrated operation conducted here on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of three foreigners found to be staying in the state without valid documentations. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the collaborative effort involved personnel from the Lawas Immigration Enforcement Unit, Ministry of Health (MOH), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Civil Defence Force (APM), Limbang […]