Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Legal licences of culprits to be revoked

ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING KUCHING: Any business outlets such as convenience stores or coffee shops involved in illegal activities such as gambling will have their trading licences withdrawn. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this when commenting on illegal gambling in business premises throughout Sarawak after the State

Car, light truck fires keep firemen busy

SIBURAN: A car’s engine was badly burned in a fire early Saturday. Siburan fire station despatched six firefighters, led by PBK II Albanus, to the scene, which was a flat at Taman Batu Gong near here around 6.10am. The firemen arrived to find the fire had been doused by the

Commitment to improving education for rural children

KUCHING: Improving the education quality in Sebuyau has been one of the commitments of Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said this during the High-Tea SK Bulan Jeragam Sebuyau Excellent Education Services Award Ceremony at Hilton Hotel yesterday. Julaihi who is also the Sebuyau assemblyman told, “Although

Fire consumes vehicle

SAMARAHAN: A parked vehicle was completely burned in a fire Friday afternoon at Taman Vista Ilmu. According to fire operation commander, the fire incident involving two cars, occurred around 1.50pm. Kota Samarahan fire station despatched 9 firefighters led by PBK II Kam Liman to the scene. Before the arrival of

65 wildlife species rescued

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operation Force (GOF) has successfully rescued 65 wildlife species worth RM69,800 in two separate operations on Thursday. According to Brigade deputy commander ACP Kaderi Said, the first operation involved nine GOF Battalion 11 personnel and four Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Kuching branch officers. Acting on information

Culture of integrity crucial

KUCHING: It is critical of Sarawak to uphold the integrity culture among its people as the state aims to become a high-income status in the next 10 years, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He pointed out that as the state has already started

Suspect takes own life in police lock-up

SRI AMAN: A 40-year-old suspect committed suicide by hanging at the Engkili police station. According to Sarawak Deputy Commisioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar M.M. Sree, the victim, identified as Tang Soon Yung, was found by Cpl Paulindan Henry around 10.45am last Saturday. The body was brought to Sri Aman

BLACK and BLUE bruises

School Bullying Form 1 students beaten up by seniors KUCHING: Three Form 1 students of Sekolah Menengah (SM) Sains Kuching were badly beaten up by a group of 11 seniors in a dormitory last Sunday. According to Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan, the incident occurred at 1am when

‘Look out for school bullies’

KUCHING: A policy of zero bullying should be enforced to achieve a crime-free level in schools. Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this in response to a recent case of three Form 1 students who were bullied by a group of 11

Stolen compressors buyer hauled for questioning

MIRI: A man believed to be the buyer of 19 stolen air conditioner compressors was brought to the police station for questioning yesterday. According to Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah, the 39-year-old man was detained from his premises in Riam yesterday. The arrest was made following an interrogation