Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Sarawak to adopt UNICEF child friendly cities initiatives

KUCHING: The UNICEF East Asia-Europe Child Friendly Cities Interregional Exchange programme has yielded valuable insights into policies, innovation, knowledge, projects, and children’s participation that can be applied in Sarawak. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her thoughts on the Malaysian delegation’s participation

Downpour triggers soil erosion in Kampung Riih Mawang

SERIAN: A downpour on Wednesday (Sept 6) led to soil erosion behind two houses in Kampung Riih Mawang here.Fortunately, no injuries or structural damages were reported in the incident that occurred at 10.12am.The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded promptly to an emergency call, dispatching firefighters from the Serian station

Firefighters put out fires in 3 different locations

KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has successfully extinguished three fires involving forest and bushes in three different areas today. The first incident involving a forest fire, happened in Kampung Lubuk Bunting, Kota Samarahan. It was initially reported at around 3.10 pm last Tuesday. Firemen from Kota Samarahan station

Unlicensed, dirty bakery in Bintulu ordered to close

BINTULU: A bakery operating within a house here, has been ordered to close temporarily due to a multitude of violations, including a lack of licensing and serious hygiene breaches. According to the Bintulu Health Division Office, the decision to shutter the bakery came after a raid conducted following complaints from

Driver suffers leg injury in Lundu crash

BETONG: A driver sustained a leg injury following a head-on collision near Simpang Biawak, Jalan Lundu-Sematan here this morning. The 6.55 am accident involved a Proton X50 and a Perodua Kancil near Kampung Titiakar. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Lundu station were deployed

Five injured in Betong collision

BETONG: Five individuals were injured in a two-vehicle collision at Simpang Layar, Jalan Pan Borneo yesterday (Sept 5). The accident, which happened around 4.50 pm, involved a Perodua Axia with four persons inside and the driver of a Perodua Aruz. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said

Driver dead, passenger hurt in bridge fall

LIMBANG: A driver died on the spot, while his passenger suffered severe injuries after their car plunge off a bridge at Jalan Sagan, Mendamit on Monday. At 4.45 pm, the car, driven by Para Jack, 51, from Kampung Merajang Lubai, fell from a bridge about four metres high. He was

Beware, scammers not only steal your money but also your heart

SIBU: Criminals are going hi-tech not only to steal one’s money but also one’s heart. Therefore, staying vigilant against evolving scam tactics is important to protect oneself from potential fraud, said Michael Tiang Ming Tee. While acknowledging the manifold advantages technology bestows upon daily lives, the Deputy Minister of Public

Missing man found dead in Tanjung Manis

TANJUNG MANIS: A 55-year-old man reported missing after failing to return home on Monday, was found dead today. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said Affendi Morshidi was found by rescuers around 11.40 am. The victim was discovered unconscious about 1km from the main road and the

S’wak top cop warns against scams amid growing cybercrime concerns

SIBU: The fast-paced digital era and increasing dependence on the internet have given rise to cybercrime which is a growing concern for both the authorities and the community. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri explained during a Townhall Discussion on Cybercrimes at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) here this