Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Female passenger killed in three-vehicle crash

SARATOK: A 44-year-old woman died on the spot following a three-vehicle accident along Jalan Roban on Wednesday (Mar 1). The accident which involved two pick-up trucks and a sedan, happened around 7 pm. Saratok OCPD DSP Mordani Tanin said the collision occurred when a pick-up truck is believed to have

Fatal car accident claims one life

BETONG: A tragic accident occurred near Kampung Jelukong, Jalan Engkelili, yesterday morning, resulting in the death of the driver, Ibrahim Seman. The incident, which took place at approximately 5:30 a.m., involved the vehicle skidding and colliding with a road divider. Emergency services, including the Fire and Rescue Department, were called

Body of teenager found drowned in river

BINTULU: The body of a teenage boy reported missing after he fell into a river at Kampung Rasan Tubau on Wednesday, was found drowned today morning (Mar 2). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victim identified as Darrylsyivister Stella, 15, was retrieved by the Bintulu

Sarawak to emulate Dutch drainage system

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will conduct a comprehensive study on the state’s drainage system and emulate Netherlands’ drainage structure. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the system will be implemented in stages at low-lying and flood-risk areas in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Sri Aman. The implementation

12 made homeless in village blaze

MUKAH: An evening inferno destroyed a wooden house in Kampung Sungai Alo, Jalan Pantai last night. The 7.25pm incident made a family of 12 homeless. Fortunately, all of them managed to get out safely without sustaining any injuries. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from

172 victims remain in relief centres at 3 pm

KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Kuching, Bau and Siburan districts has decreased to 172 people involving 50 families as at 3 pm today (Mar 1), compared to 282 people in the morning. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), there are now five temporary relief centres (PPS)

Tabuan Tranquility road bully finally in handcuffs

KUCHING: The road bully who was recently viralled for riding his motorcycle recklessly and provoked other road users along Jalan Tabuan Tranquility last week, was finally arrested by police on Monday (Feb 27). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the arrest was made by a team led by Insp

Brothers rescued after car swept by floods

BINTANGOR: Two brothers went through a scary encounter when the car they were travelling in, was swept by a strong current along Jalan Skim B, Meradong today (Mar 1). Bintangor fire station chief Nicholas Belulin said his men were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 2.50

Baby among 26 evacuated to higher grounds

BINTANGOR: A baby was among 26 residents of Rh Michael, Ulu Stras evacuated by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) here after their longhouse was inundated by flood waters today morning (Mar 1). Bintangor fire station chief Nicholas Belulin said his men were deployed to the scene after receiving a

Two men slightly injured in separate crashes

BAU: Two men sustained minor injuries after their vehicles were involved in separate accidents here yesterday (Feb 28). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said both victims were given first aid at the scene before being taken to the hospital for further treatment. The first accident involving