What's happening around Lundu
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Army seizes over RM380,000 in frozen goods in Serikin smuggling case
The Malaysian Army, under Ops Keris Parang, intercepted a lorry at an illegal crossing near the Malaysia-Indonesia border in Serikin, Bau, Sarawak, and seized frozen goods worth RM380,426.44. The driver and goods were handed over to the Bau district police for investigation.
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Cooking competition brings community together
A cooking competition held in Batu Kawa on Aug 31 fostered community ties as residents shared traditional recipes. Senator Ahmad Ibrahim attended the closing ceremony at Kampung Rantau Panjang, praising the event for strengthening neighbourly bonds and passing on values.
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Two 'Superman' riders turn themselves in after viral stunt
Two motorcyclists in Bau, Sarawak, surrendered to police after a viral video showed them performing dangerous stunts on Jalan Bau-Batu Kawa. All three riders were arrested and released on bail, with two lacking valid licences.
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Bau Hungry Ghost Festival strengthens Chinese cultural heritage
The Hungry Ghost Festival in Bau, Sarawak, held at Pekan Jambusan, drew about 200 association members and is expected to attract 1,000 to 2,000 visitors over two days. District officer Eddy Nayoi highlighted the event's role in preserving Chinese cultural heritage and attracting tourists to Bau.
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Kuching Esplanade quiet due to haze, traders remain loyal waiting for customers
Haze in Kuching has emptied the Esplanade Tebingan Kuching, with traders reporting a sharp drop in customers and income. The article also notes a rise in upper respiratory tract infections in Sarawak linked to the poor air quality.
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Haze forces cancellation of Rimbun International Sematan Run
The Rimbun International Sematan Run 2026 has been cancelled due to hazardous air quality in Sematan, Sarawak. Organizers cited safety concerns, and registration fees will not be refunded.
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Police arrest stunt rider after viral video in Bau, on hunt for accomplices
Police in Bau, Sarawak arrested one of three motorcyclists seen performing dangerous stunts on Jalan Bau-Batu Kawa in a viral video. The suspect did not have a valid driving licence, and police are tracing the other two riders.
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Fatimah: Bottled water distributed as dry spell hits parts of Sarawak
A dry spell in parts of Sarawak has dried up water sources, leading to the distribution of bottled water to 94 families in Lundu and Sri Aman. The Welfare Department and JBALB are coordinating further assistance, including water tankers.
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Man tests positive for drugs after arrest in Bau
A man in his 20s was arrested in Bau, Sarawak, after being found with suspected methamphetamine. He tested positive for drugs and was detained under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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RM500,000 for Tringgus eco-tourism
A RM500,000 eco-tourism project funded by the Sarawak government will develop trekking and camping facilities at a waterfall in Kampung Tringgus, Krokong, Bau. The project aims to attract visitors to the village's coffee farms and rainforest, supporting rural entrepreneurship and poverty eradication.