Monday, 20 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Woman lightly injured in collision with lorry

BAU: A local woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident along Jalan Jambusan today morning (Nov 19). The accident, which occurred at 8.10 am, involved a lorry and a Perodua Axia. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Bau station were dispatched to

Two teens nabbed for reckless riding

SIBU: Traffic police arrested two teenage boys for riding their motorcycles recklessly during an integrated operation last Saturday (Nov 16). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation, codenamed “Op Samseng Jalanan”, was conducted from 5 pm to 10 pm around Taman Permai Jaya. “Two local teens, aged 15

Teen girl dies after alleged fall from apartment

PADAWAN: A teenage girl died after allegedly falling from an apartment at Jalan Batu Kawa early this morning. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said they were alerted to the incident at around 5.30 am. Upon receiving information, a police team and paramedics were promptly dispatched to

Man dies, wife and child injured in collision

SARIKEI: A local man died, while his wife and child sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision at KM438, Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong yesterday (Nov 18). Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the accident happened around 12.30 pm, and involved a Yamaha R25 motorcycle and a three-tonne lorry. “Preliminary investigations found that

Retirees can play vital role in development

KUCHING: Retired civil servants are encouraged to leverage their experience, expertise and wisdom to continue making valuable contributions to Sarawak’s development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said although no longer active in official duties, they still have great potential to contribute through various channels. He said

New KafeTEEN Youth Centre planned for Kuching, says minister

LUNDU: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is planning to establish a KafeTEEN Youth Centre in Kuching, aiming to provide teenagers with more opportunities for meaningful and enriching activities. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that Sarawak’s existing KafeTEEN centres in Sri Aman and Long Bedian, have successfully

Industrial blast under DOSH investigation

BINTULU: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Sarawak is investigating a fire and minor explosion incident that occurred at OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd’s plant in Samalaju Industrial Park on Sunday (Nov 17). An investigative team from DOSH will visit the site after receiving clearance from the Fire

Cars catch fire, all escape unscathed

KUCHING: Two drivers and their passengers narrowly escaped fiery deaths when their vehicles burst into flames in separate incidents. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received emergency calls regarding the fires at 9pm in Selangau and 2.25 am in Kuching. In the first incident, firefighters

Factory workers contain explosion, fire

BINTULU: A minor explosion involving a heater occurred at an industrial factory in Samalaju Industrial Park on Sunday but no injuries or casualties were reported. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they were alerted to the incident at 3.12 pm and dispatched firefighters from Samalaju station to the scene.

Firefighters rescue and transport sick vagabond to hospital

SIBURAN: Firefighters assisted a homeless man to Serian Hospital after he fell ill under Tapah Bridge, Jalan Kuching- Serian last night. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Siburan station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 7.42 pm. Upon