Selangau to see faster growth with high-impact projects
SELANGAU: Rural areas in the parliamentary constituency of Selangau are expected to experience accelerated development through the implementation of high-impact projects under the Mid-Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA). Selangau MP Edwin Banta said MiRRDA now plays a vital role in systematically planning and delivering essential infrastructure such as road access, electricity, and clean water — […]
Selangau Agrofest set for August
KUCHING: Selangau is preparing for a major agricultural event, Selangau Agrofest 2025, which will be held from Aug 1 to 3 at the grounds of MR DIY and PMG Pharmacy in Selangau. The announcement was made by Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang through his official Facebook post today, following a preparation meeting held on Jul […]
Selangau dialysis centre operational in June
BALINGIAN: Kidney patients in Selangau will soon have access to dialysis treatment closer to home, as the new dialysis centre at Selangau Health Clinic is set to begin operations in June. Selangau Member of Parliament Edwin Banta said the facility would be a major relief for patients who currently have to travel to Sibu or […]
Selangau authorities mobilise flood relief mission
SELANGAU: A joint relief mission has been launched in aid of residents affected by floods in Tajam, Tamin. It involves the District Office, Welfare Department, and the Tamin Constituency Service Centre, the Civil Defence Force (APMM), the Army (ATM), and the Fire and Rescue Department. The mission, led by District Officer Yalin Asan, involved the […]
Hand trapped in grinder
SELANGAU: An Indonesian worker suffered a hand injury after being caught in a meat grinder at Pasar Baru Selangau today (June 9). Firefighters from the Selangau station, along with the Civil Defence Force (APM), were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 12.28 pm. Upon arrival, they confirmed that the 21-year-old victim […]
15 rescued from headwater phenomenon at waterfall
SELANGAU: A weekend outing at Selangau Waterfall here, turned into an alarming experience when a headwater phenomenon almost trapped 15 visitors, including six children yesterday (June 1). The incident is reported to have happened around 5pm at Mile 62 Sepiring, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu. Five men, four women and six children were stranded in the waterfall area […]
Education can bring about change, says Selangau MP
BINTULU: Rural communities must give primary importance to education because it can bring about change in their lives. Selangau MP Edwin Banta said education has the potential to change the future of families. “My main agenda as a representative of the people is to ensure the children in the Selangau parliamentary constituency receive the best […]
Alumni urged to unite and contribute to school’s development
SIBU: Alumni of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saint Matthew Sekuau (M) Selangau are encouraged to unite and contribute to the ongoing development of their alma mater. Borneo MA Smart Vendors Sdn Bhd chairman Alexander Kadir Dato emphasised the indebtedness of alumni to the school for their success. “We are who we are today because of our school. […]
Selangau MP pledges support for school hall upgrade
SIBU: Selangau MP Edwin Banta has pledged support for the upgrade of the school hall at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) St Matthew Sekuau (M). “I will write a letter to the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) regarding this matter, seeking their assistance as the school is a missionary school,” he said in his speech at the […]
Rising water levels prompt suspension of SK Kuala Lemai classes
SELANGAU: Classes at SK Kuala Lemai were suspended due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in the district. Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum said that a team was promptly dispatched to monitor flood-prone locations following heavy rainfall. Upon arrival at SK Kuala Lemai, the team observed the river […]