Author: Allan Jay

Man feared missing after falling into river

TATAU: A local man is feared missing after he is believed to have fallen into a river near Rumah Enjan, Nanga Biban last night (Jun 3). The victim has been identified as Alexsen Gindi, 24. The incident is said to have occurred around 10 pm. The Fire and Rescue Department

Four injured as car skids to roadside

KUCHING: Four individuals were injured after the car they were in skidded and crashed into the roadside along Jalan Canna, Tabuan Jaya last night (Jun 3). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 8.49 pm and dispatched firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station to the scene. Upon

Two injured in ravine car plunge

TATAU: Two local men sustained injuries after their car skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine near Rumah Sulang, Jalan Tatau-Sibu yesterday (Jun 3). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Tatau station were dispatched to the scene, about 12km away, following an emergency call at

Evening blaze destroys workers’ quarters, damages lorry and car

MIRI: A workers’ quarters at Jalan Cahaya, Taman Saujana Impian was reduced to ashes in a fire yesterday (June 1). The fire, which broke out at 6pm, also damaged a three-tonne lorry and a Perodua Alza. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), no injuries were reported as no

Five-vehicle crash sends two locals to hospital

SERIAN: Two drivers were injured in a five-vehicle pile-up near Sungai Mamat Bridge along Jalan Serian-Kuching last night (June 1). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received an emergency call at 9.41 pm before dispatching firefighters from Serian station to the scene. Upon arrival, the team confirmed that

SEB, DHL team up to empower indigenous artisans through e-commerce

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has inked a strategic partnership with DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei to implement the Artisans Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Programme, aimed at diversifying income streams for indigenous artisans in rural Sarawak through e-commerce and logistics support. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on May

RWMF 2025 tickets selling fast as excitement builds

KUCHING: Tickets for the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 are flying fast, with organisers expecting another sold-out event after last year’s crowd of 26,000 festival-goers packed the festival grounds. Festival-goers eager to experience the magic are urged to secure their tickets early and be part of the incredible celebration.

Suspected drunk, helmetless riders killed in collision on Gawai morning

LUNDU: Two local men, both suspected to be riding their motorcycles under the influence of alcohol and without helmets, died in a head-on collision along KM24, Jalan Lundu-Sematan here early yesterday morning (June 1). Lundu police chief Supt Sudirman Kram said the accident occurred at about 4.40 am near Kampung

Passenger dies, driver survives after car plunges into ravine

SIMUNJAN: A local man died on the spot after the car he was travelling in, skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine near Kampung Batu Kepit, Bukit Punda yesterday (June 1). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Simunjan station were dispatched to the scene following