Author: Allan Jay

Sarawak govt extends aid to families of regatta tragedy victims’ families

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has extended donations to the families of five men who tragically lost their lives in the regatta training accident on the Sarawak River last week. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki personally presented the donations during his visit to the homes of three

Security guard killed in motorcycle-bus crash

BINTULU: A security guard died from severe injuries following a fatal two-vehicle collision at Jalan Simpang Empat Kawasan Perindustrian Samalaju on Wednesday (Oct 23). Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said that the accident, involving a motorcycle and a bus, happened at 6.40am. The bus, operated by Bintang Jaya

Rider dies in fatal crash

SERIAN: A local man died on the spot after his motorcycle skidded and crashed into a road divider along KM50, Jalan Kuching-Serian today (Oct 23). Serian police chief DSP Neil Beginda, when contacted, confirmed that the accident happened at around 10 am while the victim was returning home from work.

Three nabbed, RM6,000 worth of syabu seized

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Narcotics police has arrested three locals and seized RM6,000 worth of suspected syabu, also known as methamphetamine during a raid on Tuesday (Oct 22). Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Jaimi Husin said the arrest was made at a house in Kampung Sungai Jernang. The suspects, comprising a man

Firefighters battle two separate car fires.

KUCHING: Firefighters from the Padungan and Batu Lintang stations had a hectic early morning, responding to two car fires today (Oct 23). A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) mentioned that emergency calls came in at 4:27 a.m. and 4:34 a.m. regarding the vehicles ablaze. The initial incident

Community empowerment through education

BETONG: The Randau Social Development (RPS) programme is an effective platform for community empowerment through education. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stated that it not only enhances education but also raises awareness and addresses social issues within communities to improve the overall well-being of individuals, families, villages, longhouses,

Empowering communities through prudent grants

MERADONG: Special grant recipients in this constituency have been urged to utilise the funds judiciously, aligning them with the specific needs of their respective organisations. The assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, emphasised that prudent utilisation of these grants would ensure a lasting and significant impact on the local community. During

Local arrested for alleged burglary spree

SARIKEI: Police have arrested a local man for alleged involvement in a series of burglaries across the district. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the the man was arrested by the roadside of Jalan Sentebu, Taman Susur Jambu at 5.30 pm on Monday (Oct 21). Also seized from the