News near Baram

1. Video of FDS workers' final wave before Baram helicopter crash goes viral

   2 days ago Harian Metro Baram

   A viral video shows the final wave of Air Doctor Service (FDS) workers from a helicopter window to residents in rural Baram, Sarawak before the aircraft crashed last Tuesday. The BO-105 helicopter belonging to Layang-Layang Aerospace crashed near Long Lellang Airport, killing pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham and four health workers.

2. Long Banyok identified as potential site for commercial paddy farming

   3 days ago Sarawak Tribune Long Banyok, Baram, Sarawak

   Long Banyok and surrounding areas in Baram have been identified as having potential for commercial paddy production, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Martin Ben. He spoke at the closing of the AgriCOP 2026 programme, which trained 150 participants from local villages in modern agricultural techniques.

3. Agricorp 2026 in Long Banyok urges community to process high-value crops

   5 days ago Saluran 122 Long Banyok, Baram, Sarawak

   The Agricorp 2026 program in Long Banyok, Baram, aims to turn the area into a high-value agro-food hub. Some 150 participants received training on durian and banana cultivation technology, while 60 joined a banana chip processing course. Sarawak's Deputy Minister of Food Industry encouraged the community to add value to agricultural products.

4. El Nino drought causes water shortages in Ulu Baram and Upper Tinjar villages

   5 days ago Borneo Post Long Kerong, Ulu Baram, Sarawak

   A prolonged drought linked to El Nino has caused water shortages in several areas of Ulu Baram and Upper Tinjar in Sarawak. Falling river levels in Long Kerong, Long Teran, and Long Jegan are affecting daily water needs and river travel. Assemblyman Dennis Ngau has arranged for bottled water deliveries to affected villages like Long Bangan, but says a long-term solution is needed.