SIBU: A septuagenarian was reported missing yesterday (Nov 29) after he failed to return home at Lorong 1B Sibu Jaya since last Monday. The victim is identified as Ling Siew Meau, 73. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said Ling, a skinny man standing at about 172
MUKAH: A teenage boy and his mother succumbed to their injuries after they were involved in an accident along KM65, Jalan Mukah-Selangau last Tuesday. The first victim identified as Elvin Frederick Richelle Baya, 15, was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at 2.28 pm at Simpang Bukut health clinic. Meanwhile, the
KANOWIT: The body of a man, who was swept away by strong currents after the durian-laden boat he was on capsized in Sungai Kanowit on Monday (Nov 27), was discovered early Wednesday (Nov 29). A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said rescuers located the victim, 55-year-old Nabau
KUCHING: A newborn baby girl was discovered by the public at Lorong 19 Cahaya Damai, Bandar Baru Samariang this morning. Based on numerous videos that went viral on social media, it showed the infant still with the umbilical cord attached. The baby was promptly rescued by residents from the bushes and an elderly woman could be seen wrapping the
SIBU: Police have identified a dead man found afloat between two ferries in Batang Igan, Jalan Sungai Maaw yesterday (Nov 28). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said an Indonesian woman identified the victim as her husband based on a tattoo on his right arm and the blue shorts he
KUCHING: Quick action from neighbours saved a single-storey terrace house from being completely destroyed by fire in Taman Serapi Jaya, Matang here today (Nov 28). The fire, which broke out around 1 pm when no one was home, was largely contained by the neighbours before firefighters arrived. A Fire and
SIBU: The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered floating between two ferries at Sungai Maaw, Batang Igan today (Nov 28). Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie said that the body was found around 9.50 am near a shipyard’s jetty. In response to a police
LUNDU: A lorry driver narrowly escaped a potentially fatal crash without sustaining any injuries along Jalan Lundu-Pandan today (Nov 28). The accident occurred around 11.40 am near Kampung Sebuluh as the driver is believed to have lost control of the lorry. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)
KUCHING: The Gedong district is poised to become the primary hub for hybrid rice seed production in Sarawak, marking a significant step towards self-sufficiency in the state’s rice production. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), about 200 acres of land in the district have
LUNDU: Youths are urged to actively participate in sports and recreation so that they will not engage in illicit activities. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said their participation in sports activities could pave the way for them to represent the state and country in competitive events. “Fostering sports participation among the
