Monday, 27 April, 2026

8:53 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Close call for three motorists in vehicle crashes

KUCHING: Three local men had a close call when their vehicles skidded and crashed in separate accidents on Sunday (Aug 25). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received three emergency calls in Bintangor, Daro and Sibu. In Bintangor, a 31-year-old man suffered a broken right

Woman sustains injuries after car smashes into petrol station

KUCHING: An elderly woman sustained minor injuries after her vehicle rammed into a petrol station wall along Jalan Canna on Sunday morning. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang stations were dispatched to the scene, about 3km away, after receiving an emergency call at 6.33 am. Upon arrival, the team

Driver, passenger cheat death after vehicle slams into sign post

SELANGAU: A driver and his passenger narrowly escaped death after their pickup truck crashed along Mile 62, Sepiring here yesterday (Aug 24). The accident occurred at 4.59pm when the vehicle skidded and slammed into a roadside traffic sign post. Firefighters from the Selangau station were dispatched to the scene, about

Retiree scammed of RM500,000 over fake traditional health products

SIBU: A retiree has lost RM500,000 after falling victim to an e-commerce scam involving traditional Chinese health products. The scam began in December last year when the victim, a woman in her 50s, encountered a Facebook advertisement for traditional Chinese health products posted by a suspect using the name Ti

Kedah is the eFootball champion, after defeating Johor

KUCHING: Kedah has clinched the gold medal in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) after beating Johor in the eFootball grand finals today (Aug 24). Kedah’s Muhammad Hariz Hazmi Hakimin defeated Johor’s Mohamad Danish Hakim Nor Azam, securing a 3-1 victory in the best-of-five series. Johor will have to settle for

MLBB: Negeri Sembilan snatch gold medal from Perak

KUCHING: Negeri Sembilan have dominated Perak in the intense and edge-of-the-seat Mobile Legend: Bang Bang (MLBB) Grand Finals today. Negeri Sembilan secured the gold medal after winning 3-2 against Perak, which went down to the wire. They are represented by Jin Gian Lim, Mohammad Zyedanshah Sabari, Muhammad Al-Amin Mohd Zamri,

Johor pips Sarawak for bronze in eFootball

KUCHING: Sarawak’s eFootball team fought valiantly but fell short in the battle for the bronze medal, losing to Johor this morning (Aug 24). Johor’s Aieman Shaffrie Salleh Huddin dominated Sarawak’s Hazwan Faiq Hailwan, securing a 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series. Sarawak struck first in the opening match, scoring in

Sarawak eFootballer Hazwan Faiq Hailwan’s quest for gold ends

KUCHING: The Sarawak eSports contingent’s quest for gold at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) has reached its end after eFootball player Hazwan Faiq Hailwan was defeated by Kedah in the semi-finals today (Aug 23). However, the quest for a medal is not over yet for Sarawak as the host state

Flood forces 24 residents to relief centre

KANOWIT: Twenty-four people, including six children, were evacuated to a temporary relief centre (PPS) after a longhouse and a private house were inundated by floodwaters today (Aug 23). Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) zone chief Andy Alie said firefighters from Kanowit station were dispatched to the Rumah Leo Ng

Hunt for gold still alive as Sarawak’s eFootballer Hazwan advances into semis

KUCHING: The Sarawak eSports contingent’s quest for gold remains alive after eFootball player Hazwan Faiq Hailwan advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament today. The 21-year-old secured his spot by defeating Pahang’s Muhammad Hafiy Mohd Ramlan 2-1 in the quarterfinals. In the first quarterfinal match, Pahang took a 1-0 victory,