KUCHING: Co-hosting the 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is expected to boost Sarawak’s profile within the region. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said hosting the biennial multi-sport event would put Sarawak on the international sports map and enhance global recognition for the state. With that, he
KUCHING: National powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin is expected to receive a cash incentive from the Sarawak government after defending his gold medal in the Men’s 72kg category at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. According to Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the incentive
TEBEDU: Four foreigners, including a woman, have been ordered to return back to their country of origin after being caught entering Sarawak illegally yesterday (Sept 14). The First Infantry Division said that a team of Malaysian and Indonesian soldiers encountered the group around 10.30 am in Tebedu. “All of them,
KUCHING: National powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin will spend time with his family in Kampung Baru Mawang, Serian, while recovering from a left shoulder injury. The 25-year-old Sarawakian, who set a new world record by lifting 232kg in the Men’s 72kg category, was greeted with warm hugs and cheers by
BINTULU: A 19-year-old plantation worker died in a motorcycle accident on Friday night along Jalan Pesisir Bintulu-Miri. According to Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali, the accident occurred around 9.35 pm near the Rajawali plantation junction. The victim, who was riding from the Rajawali plantation to Rh Padang, lost
KUCHING: The Sarawak Customs Department has seized 10 luxury vehicles, valued at RM8.13 million, suspected of being stored illegally in the state. The department’s director, Norizan Yahya, said the vehicles were seized on Sept 2 after a raid on an undisclosed location. “Inspections revealed that the vehicles were imported without
SELANGAU: A 46-year-old man sustained injuries in a car crash at Mile 32, Stapang here last night (Sept 13). The accident happened around 9.35pm when his Proton Gen 2 allegedly skidded out of control and crashed to the roadside. Firefighters from Selangau station were dispatched to the scene, about 22km
SERIAN: Seven shophouses at Pasar Serian, Jalan Chung Hua here, were engulfed in flames this afternoon (Sept 13). No injuries or casualties were reported in the 1.24 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Serian station were dispatched to the scene, about
KUCHING: The Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone has successfully attracted RM15.4 billion in foreign and domestic investments, driven by business-friendly regulations and robust infrastructure. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the industrial zone emerged as a key economic driver as it created over 15,000
MIRI: Four women narrowly escaped disaster this afternoon when a tree came crashing down on their Perodua Axia along Jalan Merbau. The incident happened around 12.10 pm in front of Mercure Hotel. Firefighters from Miri central station was promptly dispatched to the scene, about 5km away, after receiving an emergency
