Sunday, 26 April, 2026

6:45 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Prioritise party interests over personal ambitions

MIRI: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members are urged to prioritise stability and unity to prevent any internal divisions within the party. PBB vice president Datuk Gerawat Gala pointed out that maintaining party stability was crucial and has long been a cornerstone of PBB’s practice and culture. “Do not let

State secretariat contingent gears up for SUKSEM 2024

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Secretariat Contingent who is participating in the National State Secretariat Sports Carnival (SUKSEM) 2024 recently received a new carrom board and other equipment as part of their preparations for the upcoming carnival in Kuala Terengganu. Sarawak Deputy Secretary for Administration and chef de mission of the

Villagers kill crocodile emerging from nearby river

SARIKEI: Residents of Sungai Baji were left astonished on Tuesday evening (Sept 17) when a 13-foot-long crocodile emerged from a nearby river. The sizable reptile was initially sighted by a local villager, who promptly informed the Civil Defence Force (APM) for assistance. Lt Sahrol Azizi Zaidi, the district officer of

Passenger of a two-vehicles collision dies of severe injuries

KUCHING: A male passenger succumbed to severe injuries at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) after being extricated by firefighters from a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Teo Kui Sing, here yesterday (Sept 17). The accident happened around 1am, involving a Perodua Axia carrying two locals, and a Proton S70 driven by a

Elderly couple hurt in crash

BAU: An elderly couple was injured in a road accident near Kampung Nawang, Jalan Bau-Lundu today (Sept 17). The incident occurred around 1.26 pm when an Isuzu Invader, carrying three people, skidded off the road and crashed into a roadside divider. Emergency services were alerted and firefighters from Selangau station

Foreigner nabbed for possessing 5.1g of syabu

BINTULU: Narcotics police arrested a foreign man on yesterday (Sept 16) for allegedly possessing suspected syabu intended for distribution. Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali in a statement said the 33-year-old suspect was picked up in front of a hotel along Jalan Pedada. “During the arrest, the police seized

Knife-wielding man shot after slashing policeman

KANOWIT: Police opened fire on a local man, wanted in connection with a drug-related case, after he injured a policeman with a karambit (small curved knife) on Sunday (Sept 15). The incident happened around 3.20 pm when a police team found the 35-year-old suspect at a jetty along Sungai Kanowit.

Driver, passenger injured in midnight collision

KUCHING: A driver and his passenger were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Stutong Baru, here today (Sept 17). The accident happened around 12.45 am involving a Perodua Axia carrying two locals, and a Proton S70 driven by a Chinese national, a 35-year-old woman. A spokesman for the Fire

Teen rescued after falling into river

SIBU: A teenage girl was rescued by members of the public after she allegedly fell into a river from Pasar Sungai Merah Bridge this morning (Sept 17). The incident happened around 8.40 am and firefighters from Sungai Merah station were promptly dispatched to the scene. When they arrived at the

PC Image, SESA ink three-year deal to elevate Sarawak’s esports scene

KUCHING: PC Image Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Esports Association (SESA) have entered into a three-year partnership to collaborate on various initiatives aimed at promoting and developing the esports industry in Sarawak. According to a statement by SESA, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by SESA president Afiq Fadhli Narawi