MUKAH: Nine eateries here have been ordered to temporarily close down for 14 days after failing to meet hygiene specifications. The closures were ordered by the Mukah Divisional Health Office under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983. The inspection found rat droppings and cockroaches in the premises, leading to
BINTULU: A foreign worker had to endure pain for about 30 minutes after his left arm got stuck in a fertiliser machine at Jalan Bintulu Similajau here this morning. The incident happened around 8.35 am while the 28-year-old Indonesian was on duty at the Twin Arrow factory. A spokesman for
KUCHING: Two cars and the roof of a longhouse were damaged by falling trees in different districts as a result of bad weather yesterday (Aug 21). Fortunately, no injuries were reported in Kuching and Song. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the first incident involving a
BELAGA: Fire damaged a log-laden trailer and destroyed several of the logs along Jalan Bakun-Bintulu last night (Aug 21). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 8 pm incident near the Sungai Asap junction. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Belaga station
KUCHING: The public here should take note of seven road closures for the ‘God Pageant Ceremony 2023’ procession today (Aug 22). The event – a religious celebration of parade where images of divinities are carried through the streets, accompanied with music and performances – is organised by Heng Hua Seng
KUCHING: An elderly rider who was severely injured following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub yesterday (Aug 21) has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the 68-year-old had sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Sarawak General Hospital
KUCHING: A seemingly ordinary late-night supper descended into violence after a local man was attacked by five men armed with weapons in Matang here yesterday (Aug 21). The horrific incident happened around 1am when the victim in his 30s and his girlfriend were having their meal at an eatery and
KUCHING: A drug abuser has been sentenced to five years in prison and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court yesterday for the abuse of methamphetamine and amphetamine earlier this year. The accused, Zulhaffizan, 29, from Kampung Tupong Ulu, pleaded guilty to one charge before Judge Maris Agan
KUCHING: Three local men sustained injuries after the car they were in skidded and crashed a road divider along Jalan Simpang Tiga yesterday (Aug 21). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that the accident occurred around 1.35 pm near Kuching police headquarters (IPD). Firefighters from the Padungan station, along
KUCHING: An elderly motorcyclist was injured following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub in Petra Jaya today morning (Aug 21). The accident involving a car and a motorcycle is believed to have occurred around 10.20 am. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, when contacted, confirmed that they
