Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Man missing after durian-laden boat capsizes

KANOWIT: A local man was swept away by strong currents while his friend survived after their boat, laden with durians, sank in Sungai Kanowit today (Nov 27). Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 Chief Andy Alie reported that the tragic event occurred in front of Rh Andau, Jalan Bukong

Drunk driving suspected in two-car crash

SRI AMAN: A local man, suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, allegedly caused a two-vehicle accident along KM12, Jalan Sri Aman-Sarikei on Sunday. The accident, which occurred around 3.15 pm, involved two pickup trucks – a Nissan and a Toyota – both traveling in the same direction before

Police prepare 559-strong force for Global Muslim Business Forum security

KUCHING: In preparation for the upcoming Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF), Sarawak police are set to deploy a substantial force of 559 personnel dedicated to security and crowd control duties. This deployment comprises 70 senior officers and 489 junior officers drawn from various departments and branches within the Sarawak Police

Enhanced security for Anwar amid recent death threats

KUCHING: In response to recent death threats against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak police are set to bolster security measures around him during the upcoming Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, in a press conference, assured the public that the police are prepared

Kampung Emperoh Garung sees successful completion of RTP projects worth RM1.4mil

PADAWAN: Kampung Emperoh Garung here has seen substantial improvements in its infrastructure and living conditions through the successful implementation of nine Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects since 2015. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, the projects, valued at RM1.4mil, encompassed various initiatives such as the construction of

BMC helping government elevate healthcare services: Wee

KUCHING: The establishment of Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) has proven to be a pivotal complement to the government’s ongoing efforts to elevate healthcare services for the local community. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that BMC’s establishment in 2013 is particularly timely, considering the increased

Elderly missing after failing to return home from snail-hunting

KUCHING: An elderly man has been reported missing by his family after he failed to return home from a snail-hunting trip at the Kampung Bako old cemetery yesterday (Nov 26). The missing man is identified as Daud Omar, 67. Based on information obtained from the police, the victim went out

Pillion rider killed, biker seriously injured

SERIAN: A pillion rider succumbed to his injuries in a fatal motorcycle crash along KM69, Jalan Kuching-Serian yesterday (Nov 26). Serian police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said that the victim was identified as Jerico Alik, 25. The accident happened around 12.05 am when the motorcycle apparently skidded and crashed into

Bomba rescues family of three who lost their way in forest

PANTU: A search for durians in the forest near Bukit Begunan for three members of a family turned out nightmarish  when they lost their way back yesterday (Nov 26). Fortunately they were found by Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel around 5.20 pm and brought out of the forest around

Drivers injured in Kenyalang Park collision

KUCHING: Two drivers found themselves injured following an accident at Kenyalang Park, Jalan Simpang Tiga early yesterday morning (Nov 26). Both of them, whose identities were not known, were rescued out of their vehicles by members of the public. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen