Solutions for Lawas water woes
TWO proposed projects namely the new Lawas water treatment plant’s (WTP) and new Trusan WTP are expected to alleviate water shortages in Lawas. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this in response to queries from Baru Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan) on water shortage in Lawas and the government’s plans to […]
Ten men detained after brawl in bistro
LAWAS: Police detained ten men following a brawl between two groups using weapons at a bistro here on May 8. Lawas district police chief, DSP Sila Kadong said the incident happened at around 2am at a bistro due to a misunderstanding and the fight resulted in injuries to one of the men. “The male victim […]
Villages in Sukang flooded
LAWAS: Several villages in the valley and riverbanks of Sukang district were flooded following heavy rainfall. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that the floods hit Kampung Long Sukong on Monday (May 9) at 4pm, causing the entire village area to be flooded. “Based on the information received by UKAS Lawas district, residents were […]
More fire extinguishers for villages in Lawas
LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan attended the Singgah Sahur programme as well as officiated at the fire safety campaign here. The campaign’s launch saw the presentation of fire extinguishers to chairman of Persatuan Bomba Sukarela (PBS) Punang and Pukat Jaya, Pemukat PBS, Kuala Lawas and chairman of Bomba Komuniti RKB Banting, […]
Over 9,000 people in Lawas District yet to get booster shots
LAWAS: More than 9,000 people in Lawas District have yet to receive their Covid-19 booster shots. Federal Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong said although the country was still facing the threat of the coronavirus, the situation was under control. “The government continues to encourage those eligible but have yet to be vaccinated to […]
Three young siblings killed in house fire
LAWAS: Three brothers were burnt to death when their house in Kampung Seberang Kedai near here, was razed to the ground last night. In the 11.30pm incident, the victims were identified as Mohd Hesdi Huzaidi Azrie, 4 ; Mohd Hezni Huzaili Azrie,7 and Mohd Hezry Huzaimi Azrie, 8. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operation centre’s […]
Water treatment plant in Lawas being mulled, says Awang Tengah
LAWAS: The state government plans to construct a water treatment plant at Sungai Pengalih here to increase the water supply to surrounding areas more widely. “If this is implemented, it will be able to channel water supply to many other places in this area such as Merapok, Ladang Baru, up to Long Sukang, so that […]
Service centre to look into Lawas education
LAWAS: Various measures will be undertaken to advance the development of education in the district. It will be spearheaded by the Bukit Sari Assemblyman’s Service Centre. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said educational institutions in the district would be upgraded. “We know that many schools, teachers’ quarters and dormitories are in […]
More towers to boost Limbang and Lawas coverage
LAWAS: About 73 telecommunication towers are expected to be erected in Limbang and Lawas under the Sarawak Linking Urban, Rural and Nation (Saluran) initiative for the two areas by the end of next year. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said the completion of the towers with satellite dishes was expected to increase internet coverage in Limbang […]
State government to improve internet connectivity in Lawas
LAWAS: The Sarawak government led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak is committed to further improving Internet connectivity in Lawas District. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this was important in line with the state government’s initiatives and policies in developing the […]