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1. Wildlife Dept catches 18ft crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang

   6 days ago Daily Express Sabah Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, Sabah 4.9 km

   The Wildlife Department caught an 18-foot male crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, at 5pm on Monday using a baited line. Villagers believe it is the same crocodile that nearly attacked a fisherman last month, and a second line was snapped by what may be an even larger crocodile. The village committee chairman has advised villagers and anglers to stay away from the river.

2. Kampung Petarikan market upgrade in Merapok 80 per cent done, says Awang Tengah

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Kampung Petarikan, Merapok, Sarawak 2 km

   The Phase Two upgrade of the Kampung Petarikan market in Merapok, Lawas, is about 80 per cent complete and is targeted for completion by the end of September. Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the improved facilities must be used and maintained by the community, and he also inspected the completed RM1.67 million SK Merapok education project during his visit.

3. Sarawak deputy premier urges Lawas villagers to keep villages clean

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Merapok Laut

   Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan urged residents in Lawas to cooperate in keeping their villages clean to attract visitors. He made the call during a working visit to the site of the JKKK administrative office and the Paterikan Tamu Market Hall in Merapok Laut.

4. Sarawak Deputy Premier urges Merapok community to take up ecotourism

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Kampung Paterikan, Lawas, Sarawak 2.4 km

   Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan encouraged the community in Merapok to engage in ecotourism, leveraging the area's biodiversity. He said the tourism information centre in Kampung Paterikan, now 99 percent complete, can serve as a hub for tourism activities and create economic opportunities for locals.