Friday, August 22, 2008

Man U


Man U..Man U..united family in man united
Fly Man U fly...

Batu Beranak di Belaga

I joined the Kapit RDO officers visit the Sekapan long house in Belaga and was "introduced" to a set of stones which they claimed as "alive" or what they called "Batu Beranak". According to the local Sekapan people, few years back there were only 2 stones there ..a father and a mother. After several years, the stones delivered smaller stones which subsequently growing big . The locals believed by touching this stones, it can bring luck, especially to infertile couple.
Stone Family....the big one is the mother
Visit to Rumah Penghulu Ajang, Sekapan community in Belaga

Travelling to Belaga

Recently I got chance to tavel to Belaga on official duty. Knowing Belaga only from the Map and Aerial Photo before, I expected a tough ride to Belaga either by river or by land. I decided to go via Bintulu by land cruiser..and what I experienced is not what I always thought of..It just take about 3 hours ride from Bintulu..a comparative distance of Kuching to Betong. Although, we have to spend 2 hours on gravel and earth road (logging road), it is a smooth ride. Rejang River which connects Belaga to Kapit and other parts of State at downriver. It takes about 5 hours ride by express boat from Belaga to Kapit.

Belaga Town, a district and commercial centre that provide services to Belaga folks. District Office, Hospital, Schools, Police Dept., and few other agencies are located here.

A logging road which connects Belaga to Bintulu..become the main accessibility to Belaga town. I was given understand that the road condition has much improved compared to few years back.