James Ling

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (June 10): A section of the access road leading to Rumah Janduk, Sungai Ulu Yong, has been affected by soil erosion, posing a potential risk to road users. The erosion, which occurred on a steep hill slope, led to the collapse of part of the cemented road surface. Rumah Janduk, a 20-door longhouse, is the last settlement along Sungai Ulu Yong. Tuai Rumah Janduk reported the incident to the Civil Defence Force (APM) Kapit yesterday.

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (June 6): Minister for Works and Kapit MP Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi on Thursday afternoon presented Letters of Appointment to 46 community leaders (KMKK) in the Song District during a ceremony held at the Song District Office meeting room. Among the recipients were 34 Tuai Rumah and Ketua Kampung, along with one Penghulu and one Pemanca, who received renewal letters for continued service. Ten newly appointed Tuai Rumah also received their appointment letters.

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (June 5): The Kapit District Council has been asked to carry out resurfacing works along several roads that are either riddled with potholes or in poor condition. Taman Siew Gin village security and development committee secretary Sia Aik Hui said he presented an appeal letter on the matter to council chairman Andy Lawrence during a recent meet-up. “The council should take prompt action to improve the delivery of services.

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (June 3): A 13-year-old girl, Putri B Nazatul Akmal Zulkarnain from Rumah Robert, is feared to have drowned after she went missing while bathing at Nanga Bajor, Sungai Katibas, on Monday afternoon (June 2). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in Song received a distress call at 5.28pm and immediately dispatched seven personnel to the scene, located approximately 23 kilometres from their station.

3 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (June 1): Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang has described Gawai Dayak as more than just a festival, calling it the very heartbeat of the Dayak identity. He said what began as a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and a prayer for future prosperity has, over the years, grown into something far deeper. “Gawai has become a time to return home, to reconnect, and to honour our roots. “Today, Gawai is not just about tradition, it is about togetherness.