KUCHING: Nurseries and preschools have been urged to regulate the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on safety and health to ensure that children’s safety and health are secured before entering the classroom. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that the current world health
KUCHING: Holders of important posts in government must carry out the duties responsibly, professionally, fairly and equitably. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this when asked to comment on the resignation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya. “Anyone who
SRI AMAN: Three people died while three were critically injured in a collision involving two trucks and a car yesterday afternoon. According to fire operation commander PBK I Bangga Baie, the Sri Aman fire and rescue station (BBP) received an emergency call on the accident at 2.10pm. Following the call,
KUCHING: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received several reports of flash floods in Kota Samarahan. Yesterday’s downpour affected Kampung Sungai Raya, Kampung Sungai Lingkau, Kampung Keniong Jaya, SK Lepong Emplas and SK Kedumpai. However, Kuching, Sri Aman and Sibu were clear, said the department. Water levels in Kota Samarahan
SIBU: The Sibu marine police (PPM) seized four barrels of diesel worth RM81,704 and arrested a man yesterday morning. According to Sibu PPM commander ACP Shamsol Kassim, the arrest took place in Jalan Salim at 7.15am. A team of Sibu PPM personnel seized a Toyota Hilux pick-up carrying four barrels
LUNDU: Three persons, who were reported missing on Monday night, were later found on the same night. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, the trio had gone out to look for clams near a river at Kampung Perigi, Lundu. Bomba was alerted after receiving information from
BAU: A house at Kampung Pengkalan Tebang Tringgus was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, it received an emergency call around 10.05am. Following the call, firefighters from Bau Bomba were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire had completely
KUCHING: Four individuals involved in a series of motorcycle thefts and burglaries around Kuching area, were arrested during a police operation at Kampung Samariang Pinggir and Taman Malihah yesterday. According to Padawan OCPD Supt Aidil Bolhassan, the operation involved 22 police personnel from the Sarawak Police Contingent Criminal Investigation Department
BINTULU: Hundreds of people here turned up at Times Square Megamall last Sunday and Monday to redeem their free myFreeview digital television decoders. The distribution started at 8am and ended at 5pm on the first day. However, on Monday, all the decoders were fully distributed by 12pm. The people arrived
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional government should appoint a senior Sarawak leader as a deputy prime minister to ensure checks and balances on policies. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak information chief, Zharudin Narudin, said this suggestion should be considered by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “As we know, the current
