News near Kapit Sarawak

1. RM250,000 RTP allocation for new Nanga Selidi longhouse site in Kapit

   2 days ago Sarawak Tribune Nanga Selidi Longhouse, Kapit, Sarawak 24.5 km

   A RM250,000 Rural Transformation Project allocation has been channelled to Nanga Selidi Longhouse in Kapit, Sarawak, to prepare a site for a new 23-door longhouse. Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai said the project aims to give the community better basic amenities and a more comfortable living environment, with site levelling to follow Public Works Department specifications.

2. JPJ Kapit seizes two timber lorries on Jalan Kapit–Mujong

   2 days ago Saluran 122 Jalan Kapit–Mujong, Kapit, Sarawak 23.9 km

   Two timber lorries were detained during Ops Gempur Kenderaan Perdagangan by the JPJ Kapit operations unit along Jalan Kapit–Mujong, Sarawak. Inspections found offences including dangerous loading and worn tyre treads. The operation followed public complaints about timber lorry activity in the area.

3. SK Ulu Yong gets RM10,000 grant, water pump pledged

   3 days ago Sarawak Tribune SK Ulu Yong, Kapit, Sarawak 38 km

   SK Ulu Yong in Kapit received a RM10,000 grant announced by Datuk Jefferson Jamit anak Unyat at the school's JIWA@Hari Kebangsaan Hari Malaysia 2026 programme. He also pledged help to buy a water pump for the school's supply problems and urged support for the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign.

4. JPJ Kapit checks 115 vehicles in cross-agency operation

   5 days ago Saluran 122 Kapit, Sarawak 24.5 km

   JPJ Kapit branch inspected 115 vehicles in an Ops Rentas Agensi operation with JSPT, Immigration, AADK and Forestry officers. Offences included driving without a licence, dangerous loading and missing vocational licences, with two cases referred for further action.

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6. Dabai fruit from Song returns to Kapit's Terabai Market

   1 week ago Borneo Post Terabai Market, Kapit, Sarawak 24.5 km

   The popular dabai fruit from Song District is again on sale at the Terabai Market in Kapit, Sarawak. Sellers like Brayan Bengong, who planted 500 trees a decade ago, are offering the fruit at prices from RM10 to RM50 per 400-500 grammes or per kilogramme, depending on grade. The fruit's season runs from August to December.

7. Sarawak deputy minister urges JKM to speed up clean water aid for Nanga Merit residents

   1 week ago Borneo Post Nanga Merit, Kapit, Sarawak 12.7 km

   Sarawak Deputy Minister Datuk Liwan Lagang has called on the Welfare Department (JKM) to immediately supply clean drinking water to residents of Nanga Merit along the Rejang River, who are facing a serious shortage due to a prolonged dry spell. He made the call during a Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocation presentation at Rumah Anthony Jiram on Friday, where 38 village committees received RM141,000.

8. Ngar practice enhances the value of Pua Kumbu

   2 weeks ago Saluran 122 Taman Country Height, Jalan Ulu Sungai Kapit, Kapit, Sarawak 24.5 km

   A Pua Kumbu weaver, Datin Sri Melia Gelen, says the traditional Ngar practice of using natural dyes like mengkudu and tree bark produces higher quality, more valuable textiles. She spoke at the 'Program Ngar 2026' event in Taman Country Height, Kapit, and called for support for weavers facing high costs.