Julau
Encyclopedia
Julau is a town, and the capital of the Julau District (1703.39 square kilometers) in Sarikei Division
, Sarawak
, east Malaysia. The district population (year 2000 census) was 34,500. The population is dominated by Iban
as well as Chinese especially the Fuzhou
.
until the White Rajahs dynasty, Julau is one of the places situated inside Kanowit
. After Sarawak joined Malaysia in 16 September 1963, Julau was still governed under Kanowit
in 3rd Division: Sibu
. In 1970's, the divisions in Sarawak was rearranged and Julau is moved into Sarikei Division
, the 6th Division. In 1 April 1973, Julau received a status as Julau District with Pakan
as a sub-district of Julau. 29 years later, in 1 March 2002, Pakan is upgraded into Pakan District and no longer administrated by Julau District.
Primary School
The first school was started by Christian Missionaries. After the World War II
, a Mission School called Roman Catholic Mission opened publicly in 1930's. This school is the original of today's Julau St. Alphonsus Primary School or SK St. Alphonsus Julau (Primary School is also known as Sekolah Kebangsaan, SK).
In 1951, Julau's Chinese also want to start their own school which then called Julau Yuk Kung Chinese National-type School or SJK (C) Yuk Kung Julau (Chinese National-type School is also known asSekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina, SJK(C)).
The following years shows more primary schools are built, they are:
Secondary School
SMK Julau did not provides any sixth form of secondary education, referred to as "Form 6". Students from Julau who want to continue their study in Form 6 in order to get a STPM's certificate have to either travel to the school in other districts such as SMK Meradong
and SMK Bandar Bintangor
by public bus or stay in hostel provided by those schools. However, a new school which still under construction will be available soon for continuing supports the need of Julau people in education, especially furthering study in Form 6.
Before a clinic was built, Julau people need to go to the nearest clinic available, especially in Kanowit
& Sarikei
to get their medical needs. Currently, there is only one clinic established in Julau.
Muslim
Public Bus
Personal Vehicles
Water
There are many remote places in Julau that have not reachable yet with land transportation and boat is the only solution for them to go there.
Sarikei Division
Sarikei Division is one of the eleven administrative divisions in Sarawak, east Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo. Formerly part of the Third Division, which included Sibu and Kapit, Sarikei Division has a total area of 4,332.4 square kilometers, and is the second smallest of the...
, Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
, east Malaysia. The district population (year 2000 census) was 34,500. The population is dominated by Iban
Iban people
The Ibans are a branch of the Dayak peoples of Borneo. In Malaysia, most Ibans are located in Sarawak, a small portion in Sabah and some in west Malaysia. They were formerly known during the colonial period by the British as Sea Dayaks. Ibans were renowned for practising headhunting and...
as well as Chinese especially the Fuzhou
Fuzhou
Fuzhou is the capital and one of the largest cities in Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. Along with the many counties of Ningde, those of Fuzhou are considered to constitute the Mindong linguistic and cultural area....
.
Background
During the rule of Sultanate of BruneiBrunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
until the White Rajahs dynasty, Julau is one of the places situated inside Kanowit
Kanowit
Kanowit is a town and the capital of a district of the same name, located within the Sibu Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia, comprising 2,253.5 square kilometers. As of 2002, Kanowit's population is 28,600. It is built on the mouth of Kanowit River at the bank of Rajang River, approximately...
. After Sarawak joined Malaysia in 16 September 1963, Julau was still governed under Kanowit
Kanowit
Kanowit is a town and the capital of a district of the same name, located within the Sibu Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia, comprising 2,253.5 square kilometers. As of 2002, Kanowit's population is 28,600. It is built on the mouth of Kanowit River at the bank of Rajang River, approximately...
in 3rd Division: Sibu
Sibu
Sibu may refer to:*Sibu, Sarawak in Eastern Malaysia*Sibu Division*Sibu , an impact crater on Mars*Pulau Sibu, an island off the eastern coast of peninsular Malaysia*Sibu , name of a goddess in the Bribri tribe, in Costa Rica...
. In 1970's, the divisions in Sarawak was rearranged and Julau is moved into Sarikei Division
Sarikei Division
Sarikei Division is one of the eleven administrative divisions in Sarawak, east Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo. Formerly part of the Third Division, which included Sibu and Kapit, Sarikei Division has a total area of 4,332.4 square kilometers, and is the second smallest of the...
, the 6th Division. In 1 April 1973, Julau received a status as Julau District with Pakan
Pakan
Pakan was Provincial Electoral District in Alberta, Canada. The riding was created in 1909 when Victoria shifted its boundaries west into Sturgeon. The riding was named after the small town of Pakan, Alberta....
as a sub-district of Julau. 29 years later, in 1 March 2002, Pakan is upgraded into Pakan District and no longer administrated by Julau District.
Education
Pre-School- Nanga Julau KEMAS Kindergarten
- Nanga Boa KEMAS Kindergarten
- Ejit KEMAS Kindergarten
- Bilat KEMAS Kindergarten
- Meluan KEMAS Kindergarten
- Entabai KEMAS Kindergarten
Primary School
The first school was started by Christian Missionaries. After the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, a Mission School called Roman Catholic Mission opened publicly in 1930's. This school is the original of today's Julau St. Alphonsus Primary School or SK St. Alphonsus Julau (Primary School is also known as Sekolah Kebangsaan, SK).
In 1951, Julau's Chinese also want to start their own school which then called Julau Yuk Kung Chinese National-type School or SJK (C) Yuk Kung Julau (Chinese National-type School is also known asSekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina, SJK(C)).
The following years shows more primary schools are built, they are:
- Nanga Luau Primary School
- Nanga Merurun Primary School
- Kelangas Primary School
- Nanga Meluan Primary School
- Nanga Entabai Primary School
- Lubuk Assam Primary School
- Nanga Maong Primary School
- Nanga Ju Primary School
- Nanga Ensiring Primary School
- Nanga Jambu Primary School
- Nanga Serau Primary School
- Nanga Lasi Primary School
Secondary School
- Julau National High School or Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Julau (SMK Julau)
SMK Julau did not provides any sixth form of secondary education, referred to as "Form 6". Students from Julau who want to continue their study in Form 6 in order to get a STPM's certificate have to either travel to the school in other districts such as SMK Meradong
Meradong
Meradong District is located in Sarikei Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia. The capital of Meradong District is Bintangor, Sarawak. The official census in 2006 stated Meradong as covering 719 sq km, making it the smallest district of Sarawak in terms of geographic area, and the district...
and SMK Bandar Bintangor
Bintangor
Bintangor may refer to:* Bintangor trees are the hardwood trees of the Calophyllum genus.* Bintangor, Sarawak is a town in Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia.* Bintangor River is a river in Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia....
by public bus or stay in hostel provided by those schools. However, a new school which still under construction will be available soon for continuing supports the need of Julau people in education, especially furthering study in Form 6.
Healthcare
Clinic- Julau Health Clinic
Before a clinic was built, Julau people need to go to the nearest clinic available, especially in Kanowit
Kanowit
Kanowit is a town and the capital of a district of the same name, located within the Sibu Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia, comprising 2,253.5 square kilometers. As of 2002, Kanowit's population is 28,600. It is built on the mouth of Kanowit River at the bank of Rajang River, approximately...
& Sarikei
Sarikei
Sarikei is a town, and the capital of the Sarikei District in Sarikei Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia. It is located on the Rajang River, near where the river empties into the South China Sea. The district population was 56,798...
to get their medical needs. Currently, there is only one clinic established in Julau.
Place of Worship
Christian- Julau St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
- Julau Methodist Church
- Julau Centre Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Luau Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Ejit Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Ayam Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Lijan Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Merurun Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Udur Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Nanga Rayah Seventh-day Adventist Church
Muslim
- Nurul Hidayah Mosque
Trasportation
LandPublic Bus
- Borneo Almagated Sdn. Bhd
Personal Vehicles
- Today, most of Julau people have their own personal transportation, such as car, motorcycle and van to travel to their destination.
Water
There are many remote places in Julau that have not reachable yet with land transportation and boat is the only solution for them to go there.
Government & Private Agency Office
- Julau District Office
- Julau Sub-District Education Department
- Julau District Agriculture Department
- Julau District Police Station
- Julau District Health Department
- Julau District Public Works Department
- Julau District Information Department
- Meradong-Julau District Council
- Julau District National Registration Department
- Julau District Social Welfare Department
- Julau Cooperative Development Department
- Julau District KEMAS Office
- Julau District Post Office
- Julau District RELA Office
- Julau District SESCO
- Julau District Telekom Malaysia