Tidal Bore Festival makes return after two-year absence
SIMANGGANG: The Pesta Benak or Tidal Bore Festival here is back this year from Sept 9 to 11, with the highlight being the regatta. “After a two-year lapse (due to the pandemic and the ensuing movement control), the event has been missed by many. “Today’s meeting decided that Pesta Benak will return, for three days […]
Embankments as protection against tidal bore
SIMANGGANG: People living along Batang Lupar will be protected from the ferocious tidal bore in the river. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that to achieve this, the state government had agreed to build embankments along the river. He explained that the project was aimed at mitigating erosion and protecting riverside villages […]
