Thursday, 26 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Search on for murder suspect

KUCHING: Police are searching for a 25-year-old man who is a suspect in the stabbing of another man to death near RPR Batu Kawa yesterday. Sarawak Commissioner of Police Datuk Ramli Din said the victim was found dead on the five-foot-way of a row of shops by the public around

No positive cases at Miri Hospital

KUCHING: The Health Department has confirmed that there are no positive Covid-19 cases at Miri Hospital. Director Dr Chin Zin Hing said in a statement yesterday that as of Feb 16, Miri Hospital had received 16 Patient Under Investigation (PUI) cases. “The figure comprises 14 Malaysians, one Chinese national and

Sarawak police get 35 new vehicles

KUCHING: Sarawak police have been given a big boost thanks to 35 new vehicles in their inventory. “A total of RM5,304,734 was approved for the purchase of new vehicles,” said Sarawak Commissioner of Police (CP) Datuk Ramli Din. “Sarawak police received 35 new vehicles, including Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.4G

Work ongoing to clear Serian landslide

SERIAN: A landslide occurred due to the continuous heavy rain last Sunday night at Bukit Parun Binong here. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre, the incident happened at 7.55pm at Kampung Tubih Behem. Eight firefighters were deployed to the location and upon arrival, they found

‘Don’t politicise street lighting project’

KUCHING: The RM3 million street lighting project at Puncak Borneo is one that should not be politicised, said Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin. He was responding to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang who said that the fund for the project was insufficient without considering the cost of

Alicia Johny crowned Miss Grand Lundu 2020

KUCHING: In last Saturday night’s Miss Grand Lundu 2020, 18-year-old rookie, Alicia Johny, emerged as the winner. The Bidayuh-Iban lass from Desa Wira here bested ten other contestants and bagged RM3,600 worth of prizes, a crown, and a sash. Despite being in the contest for the crown she was still

Nang Ori opens first outlet in Kuching

KUCHING: Nang Ori’s first outlet in Kuching was launched yesterday. Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin along with his wife Chooi Yee Ling officiated at the opening of the first Nang Ori outlet here at Kuching Sentral. Nang Ori is a local brand that was founded by Awaeang Kwasin. It initially

24 vie for Miss Grand Malaysia crown

KUCHING: Twenty-four Miss Grand finalists will compete in the coming Miss Grand Malaysia 2020 final at the end of June. “We have not yet decided on the actual date but it is going to be sometime at the end of June this year,” said Miss Grand Malaysia national director Jude

‘Beauty pageant contestants must be prepared’

KUCHING: Aspirants to this year’s Miss Grand Malaysia have been advised to prepare well as the contest will be tough and the winner will represent Malaysia at the international-level. “I hope whoever wins will be prepared for what is coming. She has to prepare mentally and physically as this year’s Miss

Claim your free MyTV decoders

KUCHING: Members of the public are encouraged to come over to Aeroville Shopping Mall and E-Mart Batu Kawa to claim their free MyTV decoders from Feb 15 to 18. A total of 5,000 MyTV decoders have been set aside for distribution at Aeroville Shopping Mall (Feb 15 to 16) and