Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Sarawak’s unity must be maintained, says Nancy

KUCHING: Unity among multiracial communities, one of Sarawak’s main assets, must be preserved as a role model for other states in the country, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development said unity is ingrained into the mind of all Sarawakians. She said the government

DPM: Be prepared for extreme, uncertain weathers

KUCHING: The people should brace themselves for extreme and unpredictable weather conditions which could result in thunderstorms or blistering heat waves. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is crucial for Malaysians to be ready and stick to the advices of the authorities and experts. “As we all

Open houses a tradition during celebrations

KUCHING: Holding open houses during festive seasons is a tradition in Malaysia, especially in Sarawak. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, when met by reporters, said it is a way to foster close ties with the community. He said everyone, from leaders down to the community, will hold open houses for

Woman lightly injured in Bintulu accident

BINTULU: A driver sustained injuries to her legs after her car skidded and crashed near Muhibbah Stadium, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong this morning. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call around 10.55 am and deployed firemen from Bintulu station to the scene. The

Don’t fall for fake WhatsApp account impersonating SFC CEO

KUCHING: The public has been advised to be wary of  a WhatsApp account posing as Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) chief executive officer (CEO) Zolkipli Mohamad Aton. The corporation clarified in a Facebook posting that the account displaying the number, +601128905823 does not belong to SFC or Zolkipli. “We urge everyone

11-year-old girl found dead after falling into river in Bintulu

BINTULU: An 11-year-old girl was found dead after falling into Sungai Plan in Kidurong this afternoon (Apr 23). The victim, identified as Gwenna Dhollen Richard, was discovered and retrieved by rescuers around 4.10pm. Paramedics confirmed that she had died at the scene. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department

Satok community urged to apply for HDAS to purchase home

KUCHING: The people living under the Satok constituency are urged to take advantage of the facilities and opportunities made available by the Sarawak Government. This includes the Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS), which offers a maximum RM10,000 deposit for low- and middle-income households to own their first home. Satok assemblyman

A tradition to hold open house during festive season, says Satok rep

KUCHING: Organising open houses during the festive seasons is a tradition for everyone in Malaysia, especially in Sarawak. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, when met by reporters, said it is a way to foster close ties with the community. He said everyone, from leaders down to the community, will organise

APM rescues trapped kitten from ceiling

MIRI: An adorable kitten was rescued after it became stuck in the ceiling of a house’s storeroom in Kampung Muhibbah Kuala Baram this morning (Apr 23). Fearing for its safety, a four-member team from Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri were called to assist in this unusual rescue mission. A spokesman

Surprise Raya visit from a slithery guest

MIRI: A 34-year-old man had a surprise Hari Raya visit from an unwanted guest, a one-metre-long cobra, in the bathroom of his house in Jalan Terusan 8 this morning (Apr 23). It was reported that the man spotted the reptile as he was about to enter the bathroom around 7.30am.