Attempts by 12 illegals to enter state thwarted
KUCHING: Twelve illegal immigrants were caught by the Malaysian Armed Forces last Sunday (Aug 29). A spokesman for the First Infantry Division said all the detained immigrants have since been deported to their country of origin. The first case took place around 2pm when an ambush team caught three Indonesian men walking along an illegal […]
Gawai Nyebang — unique tradition of border village folks
By Robert Kenneth KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Gumbang, a border village near Serikin, about 50km southwest from here, had a unique way to celebrate Gawai which this year had been hampered again by the Covid-19 pandemic. Calling themselves Bigumbang Bidayuh, they are the only community that celebrates Gawai Nyebang or a traditional celebration after the […]
Quiet marketplace an unusual sight
BAU: The border village of Serikin which is normally bustling on weekends was quiet today as no Indonesian traders were allowed to trade there yet due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Located 65km from Kuching, it is a marketplace where those trading there are mostly Indonesians selling their handicrafts, cloths, toys, carpets, jungle produce and many […]
Zero income
Handicraft entrepreneur endures tough time BAU: Like other business entities, NangDee Resources specialising in Bornean handicraft products is now facing a very tough time due to the Covid-19 crisis. NangDee Resources is wholly owned by a Bidayuh woman, Sandra Trinata Anak Kolerensius Sugeng, from Kampung Jagoi Serikin in Bau. The company started its operation in […]
CIQS complex for Serikin
BAU: A Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) complex will be built in Serikin here to enhance the border security between Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is an urgent need to build the complex in order to prevent any unwanted illegal activities from occurring in the […]
