Emergency unit at health clinic mulled
SELANGAU: Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has stressed the importance of setting up an emergency unit at the Selangau Health Clinic to help ease congestion and cater to the growing population as it is located near the Pan Borneo Highway. “The Sarawak Health Department is fully aware of the situation, and they see […]
Tamin rep expresses concern over theft at Selangau Multipurpose Hall
SIBU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang has expressed dismay over the theft of electrical appliances and equipment at the Selangau Multipurpose Hall. The stolen items include fans, air conditioners, portable air conditioners, ceiling air conditioners, restroom doors, chairs, sockets, wires, fire exits, pump hoses, water pumps, and main water valves. “I am shocked and saddened […]
State assistance for longhouse residents
SELANGAU: The Sarawak government is actively supporting the well-being of longhouse residents. The Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said that funds are set aside for every state constituency including longhouses in the Kakus constituency. “Every year, between five to seven longhouses in Kakus get aid for development from the Housing Development […]
Selangau folks gain various knowledges from community programme
SELANGAU: The Let’s Do It Right Smart Community 2023 programme organised by the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) was well-received by the villagers here. The programme was undertaken in efforts to empower the local community, particularly in the Sungai Bawang, Sungai Kemena, and Sungai Tau areas. Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing stated that various lectures and service counters […]
Assemblyman urges responsible driving in Selangau
SELANGAU: The public is being advised to avoid vandalising and trespassing on Jalan Selangau to prevent unwanted incidents. Tamin assemblyman, Christopher Gira Sambang, said that some drivers continue to take shortcuts and open unused lanes. “This confuses other drivers and can cause accidents. I recommend that road users follow the signboards provided by the Pan […]
Pickup truck drivers killed, three injured in crash
SELANGAU: The drivers of two pick-up trucks, which were involved in a collision along Jalan Selangau-Mukah, died from severe injuries today. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the accident involving a single cab pickup truck and a double cab pickup truck, happened around 11.10 am. Firemen from Selangau and Mukah stations […]
Selangau voters told not to be duped again
TATAU: Voters in the Selangau area have been urged to not repeat the mistake of falling for the false promises of the opposition. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the general election is not the time to conduct experiments because the impact is huge not only on the people in the […]
Three new faces vying in Selangau
SELANGAU: Three new faces will be contesting for the Selangau parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). The contenders are Edwin Banta from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Umpang Sabang from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and an Independent, Henry Joseph. Umpang was the earliest candidate to arrive at the nomination centre accompanied by his proposer Sim […]
Selangau constituents must ensure GPS’ victory
SELANGAU: All residents in the Selangau parliamentary constituency should work together to ensure the victory of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) here during the 15th general election (GE15). Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said that there are several potential candidates for the Selangau parliamentary seat and the top leadership will choose the candidate who can wrest […]
New longhouse for fire victims in Selangau
SELANGAU: A new longhouse will be built for fire victims in Selangau whose longhouse was razed to the ground recently. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said that the Sarawak government will help the affected residents to build a new longhouse through the allocation of the State Disaster Relief Fund with an allocation of RM70,000 per […]