Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Primary school flooded but classes go on as usual

SARIKEI: A primary school here went about its usual routine despite being inundated with floodwaters early Tuesday (Nov 1). SK Adin in Sare was among three areas in the district – the others being Bayong and Kampung Seberang, that were flooded due to the high tide and heavy rain since

Storage room at teachers quarters catches fire

KAPIT: A storage room at SMK Kapit No. 2 teachers quarters in Jalan Bleteh here caught fire on Monday (Oct 31). The blaze occurred on the second floor at around 4.40pm and firefighters from the Kapit station were dispatched to the location. The team confirmed that a room, which had

Sarawak Hakka Community Association to hold gala dinner on Nov 26

KUCHING: The Sarawak Hakka Community Association will hold its double jubilee gala dinner on Nov 26. The dinner is set to take place at Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 3 at 6.30pm. “Hundreds of guests are expected, comprising representatives and committees of Hakka associations statewide,” said Kapitan Chai Yong

Bomba catch two pet-gobbling pythons

DARO: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) had a slithery start to their morning today (Nov 1) after responding to two cases of pythons swallowing two different pets at separate locations. Firemen from Daro station were dispatched to the first case at Kampung Treng Matu after receiving an emergency call

Police confirms motorcycle crash that claims man’s life in Kuching

KUCHING: A local man died from injuries after his motorcycle skidded and crashed along Jalan Matang early this morning (Nov 1). Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, when contacted, confirmed that they received a report pertaining to the accident at around 4am. “The accident involved a 25-year-old man who

Primary school in Sarikei flooded; daily session not affected

SARIKEI: A primary school here still resumes its daily session despite being inundated by flood waters early this morning (Nov 1). Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Adin in Sare was one of three districts inundated by flood waters caused by high tide and heavy rain since Monday afternoon, along with Bayong and

101 evacuated from homes after Bintulu struck by flash floods

BINTULU: Several areas in the district here were reported to have been struck by flash floods following a heavy downpour last night (Oct 31). Among the areas affected by the flood waters are Kampung Kemunting, Gem Park, Kampung Asyakirin, Rumah Ranyang Mile 8, Kampung Setinggan, Kampung Baru, Desa Damai and

Samarahan police cripple motorcycle theft syndicate

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police here have brought down a motorcycle theft syndicate with the arrest of four locals in an operation codenamed ‘Op Lejang’. District police chief DSP Brodie Brangka in a press conference yesterday (Oct 31), said the first suspect was arrested on Oct 28 following a raid on a

Man arrested for drink driving at Jalan Simpang Tiga

KUCHING: Traffic police here arrested a local man for driving under the influence of alcohol in an operation dubbed ‘Op Mabuk’ last night (Oct 30). The operation carried out by 11 personnel from the Traffic Police Division took place at Jalan Simpang Tiga from 11pm until 2am. Kuching OCPD ACP