Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Rising water levels prompt suspension of SK Kuala Lemai classes

SELANGAU: Classes at SK Kuala Lemai were suspended due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in the district. Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum said that a team was promptly dispatched to monitor flood-prone locations following heavy rainfall. Upon arrival at SK Kuala Lemai,

Wooden bridge in Tatau collapses, residents disconnected

TATAU: A wooden bridge connecting Muput, Nangan Tau, and Penyarai localities collapsed following a lorry accident and the force of river water at Sungai Muput. Bintulu Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Capt Mohd Johari Mohd Taufik reported that they received information about the incident on Thursday (Jan 18). A team

Coal-laden lorry engulfed in flames

SELANGAU: A lorry laden with coal was engulfed in flames along Jalan Selangau-Mukah today (Jan 18). Fortunately, the driver managed to evacuate to safety without sustaining any injuries in the 12.25 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Selangau station were dispatched to

82 foreign workers without valid permits nabbed

MIRI: The district’s Immigration Enforcement Unit has arrested a total of 82 foreigners for working without valid permits on Tuesday. The arrest was following a series of raids dubbed ‘Ops Gegar’ and ‘Ops Sapu’ held at reflexology centres, entertainment centres and eateries. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the unit’s

Pick-up and lorry crash injures two

SRI AMAN: A collision between a pick-up truck and a lorry along Jalan Sri Aman-Serian today (Jan 18), resulted in injuries to both the driver and passenger of the pick-up truck. The accident occurring around 12.10pm in front of Puspakom Sri Aman, prompted the dispatch of firefighters from Sri Aman

RM45 mil army HQ construction in April

KUCHING: The construction of the new Eastern Field Army Headquarters in Batu Kawa, will be designed according to the allocated budget of RM45 million. Its commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said the new headquarters will be located near the Sungai Maong Petronas station in Batu Kawa. He said

Pasar Dayak to foster army-community ties

KUCHING: The newly renovated Dayak Market (Pasar Dayak) at Penrissen Camp will enhance the comfort of traders and visitors while contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Army Eastern Field Commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, accompanied by his wife Datin Erni Irawati Rosli, officiated at the market’s

‘Policeman’ scammed civil servant of RM17,000

SARIKEI: A civil servant was left RM17,000 poorer after falling prey to a scam involving a bogus policeman. The incident happened on Wednesday (Jan 17) when the woman in her 30s, received a call from an individual who disguised as a ‘policeman’ from Peninsula Malaysia. Acting Sarikei police chief DSP

Seven arrested over contraband fags, beers

MIRI: Police arrested seven individuals, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in the sale of duty-not-paid cigarettes and beers on Monday (Jan 15). The arrest was made around 3 pm following a joint raid conducted by personnel from Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau and Bintulu Marine Police Region 5.

Traffic rule flouters slapped with fines

SIBU: A lorry driver was fined by the traffic police after he was caught on camera for overtaking on double lines along Jalan Alan last Sunday (Jan 14). The incident gained attention when a dashcam footage, depicting the commercial vehicle attempting the manoeuvre, went viral on Facebook. According to the